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P972 OVM

1997 Skoda Felicia L

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,223 mi
Last recorded63,223 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia L64,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 OVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear nearside wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Fail 19 Nov 2008 63,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear nearside wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 8 Oct 2007 58,718 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,575 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 55,575 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 45,339 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia L?

Based on 3,274 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,061
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 518
constant velocity joint gaiter split 364
Headlamp aim too low 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 223
Direction indicator incorrect colour 177
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P972 OVM is a 1997 Skoda Felicia L in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia L models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 64,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P972 OVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia L typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Skoda Felicia L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P972 OVM registered?

P972 OVM is a 1997 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P972 OVM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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