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R870 TKY

1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

62,245 mi
Last recorded62,245 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi79,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 TKY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Slxi
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2008 62,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,944 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

slight play in suspension top bushes

Fail 22 Aug 2007 59,949 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

slight play in suspension top bushes

Fail 14 Sep 2006 50,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,893 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 50,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

front anti roll bar fouling fuel system vent pipe

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Slxi?

Based on 794 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,440
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Headlamp aim too low 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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R870 TKY is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 79,523 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 Slxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R870 TKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R870 TKY is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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