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RBZ 7118

1997 Skoda Felicia

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,542 mi
Last recorded145,542 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia70,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 7118
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 145,542 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 145,522 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Dec 2013 145,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 137,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion around vehicle

n/s/f cv boot deteriating

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

play,noise and slight roughness to o/s/r wheel bearing

rear brake pipes and hose ferells corroding

slight blow to rear exhaust

slight play to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 27 Dec 2012 137,492 miles

general corrosion around vehicle

n/s/f cv boot deteriating

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

play,noise and slight roughness to o/s/r wheel bearing

rear brake pipes and hose ferells corroding

slight blow to rear exhaust

slight play to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 30 Dec 2011 131,184 miles

n/s/f cv boot and brake hose perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

play in rear wheel bearings

slight blow to rear exhaust

Pass 4 Jan 2011 126,911 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 126,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 120,197 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 120,197 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 115,026 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 110,029 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 98,292 miles

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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RBZ 7118 is a 1997 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RBZ 7118, 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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RBZ 7118 is a 1997 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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