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R821 YFL

1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,004 mi
Last recorded68,004 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi73,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 YFL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,004 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 68,004 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 58,494 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 58,494 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AND WORN

FRONT EXHAUST JOINT LOOSE AND BLOWING

N/S FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

O/S FRONT BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT

O/S FRONT BRAKE STICKING ON

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

front windscreen chipped in zone B

Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,933 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

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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R821 YFL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi in Red 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 R821 YFL, 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 R821 YFL registered?

R821 YFL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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