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R68 XVG

1997 Skoda Felicia Glx

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,926 mi
Last recorded88,926 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx88,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 XVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 88,926 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 88,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 84,954 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2005 84,938 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear bump stops perishing.

fuel pipes corroded

o/s c/v gaitor slightly leaking past seal.

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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R68 XVG is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R68 XVG, 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 R68 XVG registered?

R68 XVG is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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