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R742 VEW

1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,481 mi
Last recorded96,481 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi73,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 VEW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 96,481 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

both front shock absorber corroding but ok at test

Fail 5 Apr 2008 96,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

both front shock absorber corroding but ok at test

Pass 16 Mar 2007 85,492 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 85,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 76,915 miles

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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R742 VEW is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R742 VEW, 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 R742 VEW registered?

R742 VEW is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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