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R521 BHU

1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,015 mi
Last recorded106,015 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D98,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 BHU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli D
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 106,015 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 106,011 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 104,732 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 10,067 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 10,067 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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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R521 BHU is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R521 BHU, 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 R521 BHU registered?

R521 BHU is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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