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R355 OAS

1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

98,703 mi
Last recorded98,703 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D98,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 OAS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli D
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2007 98,703 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 98,703 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2006 87,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 May 2006 87,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 80,968 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Gli D?

Based on 2,396 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
7,874
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
478
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 380
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 221
constant velocity joint gaiter split 199
Headlamp aim too low 183
Direction indicator incorrect colour 150
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R355 OAS is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 98,712 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R355 OAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R355 OAS registered?

R355 OAS is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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