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R657 VDA

1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,429 mi
Last recorded81,429 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi73,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 VDA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 81,429 miles

rear brake pipes corroded just passable this test recomend replacement

Fail 16 Jul 2008 81,429 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pipes corroded just passable this test recomend replacement

Pass 20 Jul 2007 76,062 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit at time of test recomend emediate replacement

Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,144 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 70,144 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded just passable recomend replacement

Fail 3 Aug 2005 63,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 63,924 miles

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

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

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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R657 VDA is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R657 VDA, 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 R657 VDA registered?

R657 VDA is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R657 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 VDA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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