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R798 VYB

1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,475 mi
Last recorded73,475 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi73,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 VYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 73,475 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear, 2 exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2006 69,413 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 69,411 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 69,315 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NOTE:VEHICLE WAS ALMOST TOO DIRTY UNDERNEATH TO MOT,PLEASE ENSURE VEHICLE PRESENTED CLEANER FOR NEXT MOT.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front antiroll bar links perishing

front brake hoses beginning to perish and front brake pads getting low.

osr door stiff to open,nsr outer door handle sticking.

strongly advise rear gearbox mounting changed split and excessive movement.

Pass 13 Aug 2005 59,992 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN CHIPPED OUTSIDE OF ZONE A NOT LARGER THAN 40MM,FRONT ANTIROLL BAR LINKS PERISHING,FRONT BRAKE HOSES BEGINNING TO PERISH.

Fail 12 Aug 2005 59,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

FRONT WINDSCREEN CHIPPED OUTSIDE OF ZONE A NOT LARGER THAN 40MM,FRONT ANTIROLL BAR LINKS PERISHING,FRONT BRAKE HOSES BEGINNING TO PERISH.

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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R798 VYB is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R798 VYB, 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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R798 VYB is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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