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R97 NSN

1997 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,560 mi
Last recorded61,560 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia70,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 NSN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise gearbox leak from gear lever rod seal

Fail 14 Jul 2008 61,560 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise gearbox leak from gear lever rod seal

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,836 miles

advise unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Fail 18 Jul 2007 57,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise unable to open nearside rear door from outside or inside

Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,918 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 53,918 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia?

Based on 560,899 MOT tests across 64,461 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,468
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
64,461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,886
constant velocity joint gaiter split 37,453
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,356
Headlamp aim too low 30,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,165
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R97 NSN is a 1997 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 70,875 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 58,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R97 NSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Skoda Felicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R97 NSN registered?

R97 NSN is a 1997 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R97 NSN safe to buy?

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