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R140 OAU

1997 Skoda Felicia Gli

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,751 mi
Last recorded74,751 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli73,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 OAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 74,751 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 74,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear wheel cylinders corroded

corroison to front metal brake pipes

corrosion to front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

front brake pads worn low

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 66,517 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 63,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,783 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 61,820 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Gli?

Based on 4,192 MOT tests across 841 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
841
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 637
constant velocity joint gaiter split 384
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 325
Headlamp aim too low 312
Direction indicator incorrect colour 230
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R140 OAU is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 73,102 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia Gli fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 637 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R140 OAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R140 OAU registered?

R140 OAU is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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