MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Glxi?
Based on 5,868 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R989 ABM 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 40%.
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 R989 ABM, 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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R989 ABM is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R989 ABM safe to buy?
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