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R545 BCV

1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,290 mi
Last recorded119,290 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi73,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 BCV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glxi
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2009 119,290 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2008 108,789 miles

rear light lens damage

Fail 28 May 2008 108,789 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear light lens damage

Pass 1 Jun 2007 103,781 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 98,212 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 92,783 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jun 2005 92,783 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Glxi?

Based on 5,868 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 860
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 534
constant velocity joint gaiter split 507
Headlamp aim too low 475
Direction indicator incorrect colour 329
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R545 BCV is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 73,446 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 Glxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 860 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R545 BCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R545 BCV registered?

R545 BCV is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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