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R557 CTU

1997 Skoda Felicia Glx

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,087 mi
Last recorded175,087 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx88,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 CTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glx
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 175,087 miles

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

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

engine oily

front crossmember rusting

Pass 14 Nov 2006 155,837 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 155,833 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Glx?

Based on 830 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,239
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 140
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 87
Headlamp aim too low 78
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
Direction indicator incorrect colour 52
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R557 CTU is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 88,059 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R557 CTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R557 CTU registered?

R557 CTU is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R557 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R557 CTU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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