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R68 ESC

1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,407 mi
Last recorded137,407 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D98,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 ESC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli D
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 137,407 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 137,407 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 127,527 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 120,642 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 120,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R68 ESC is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D in Red 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 R68 ESC, 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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R68 ESC is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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