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R81 MRE

1997 Skoda Felicia L

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,861 mi
Last recorded64,861 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia L64,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 MRE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 64,861 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

wipers poor/offside split

Fail 9 May 2009 64,861 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

wipers poor/offside split

Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,058 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,285 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 47,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Fail 11 May 2006 43,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 43,469 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 39,321 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia L?

Based on 3,274 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,061
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 518
constant velocity joint gaiter split 364
Headlamp aim too low 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 223
Direction indicator incorrect colour 177
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R81 MRE is a 1997 Skoda Felicia L in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia L models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 64,279 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R81 MRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia L typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Skoda Felicia L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R81 MRE registered?

R81 MRE is a 1997 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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