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R366 WFL

1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,996 mi
Last recorded153,996 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D98,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 WFL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli D
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2012 153,996 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake fluid leak

front brake pads low

rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 7 Mar 2011 144,985 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 144,939 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 138,810 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 138,810 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both front tyres low on inner edges

feul lines corroded

front discs corroded and worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 13 Feb 2009 133,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 126,110 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 126,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 119,046 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 119,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All rear brake pipe's corroded

Exhaust front mounting bracket detached

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 108,529 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in o/s front suspension leg

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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R366 WFL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R366 WFL, 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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R366 WFL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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