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R419 GFT

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Black Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,570 mi
Last recorded75,570 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 GFT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 75,570 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

grease found around cv boots no holes

nearside front mirror slightly insecure

nearside rear light damaged

nearside tyres heavily perished

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

sidewall damage to offside front tyre advise change

Fail 3 Nov 2008 75,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

grease found around cv boots no holes

nearside front mirror slightly insecure

nearside rear light damaged

nearside tyres heavily perished

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

sidewall damage to offside front tyre advise change

Pass 25 Oct 2007 67,110 miles

number plates poor condition.front brake discs very poor condition.corrosion to fuel lines.exhaust very poor condition.front brakes sticking.o/s c,v gaiter poor condition.surface rust to front brake pipes

Pass 16 Aug 2006 60,153 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 60,153 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2005 51,510 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 51,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Lxi?

Based on 6,011 MOT tests across 1,267 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
6,317
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 900
constant velocity joint gaiter split 562
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 479
Headlamp aim too low 463
Direction indicator incorrect colour 327
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R419 GFT is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Black 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 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 74,470 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 Lxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 900 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R419 GFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Skoda Felicia Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R419 GFT registered?

R419 GFT is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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