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R863 ABM

1997 Skoda Felicia Glx

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,626 mi
Last recorded92,626 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx88,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 ABM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 92,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 82,006 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 82,006 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advice both rear brake flexi hoses in advance state of corrosion

advice o/s/r ,tyre starting to brake up

Pass 30 May 2006 75,912 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 75,912 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

advice n/s steering bellows has some play

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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R863 ABM is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx 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 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 R863 ABM, 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 R863 ABM registered?

R863 ABM is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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