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R601 YGV

1997 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

75,399 mi
Last recorded75,399 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia70,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 YGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2007 75,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre worn to limits.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 66,492 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 66,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia?

Based on 560,899 MOT tests across 64,461 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,468
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
64,461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,886
constant velocity joint gaiter split 37,453
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,356
Headlamp aim too low 30,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,165
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R601 YGV is a 1997 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 70,875 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 58,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R601 YGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R601 YGV registered?

R601 YGV is a 1997 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R601 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 YGV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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