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SBZ 5497

1997 Skoda Felicia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,306 mi
Last recorded94,306 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia70,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 5497
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 94,306 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 92,909 miles

front numberplate damaged

metal brake pipes rusty & painted

offside rear wheelarch rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2008 89,715 miles

corrosion front/rear metal brake pipes/rears allmost to excessive

corrosion front/rear shock absorbers

Pass 18 Aug 2007 85,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body damage nearside front

front number plate cracked

rear wheel arches corroding

slight play in both steering track rod inner joints

Pass 3 Aug 2006 72,884 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 72,884 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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SBZ 5497 is a 1997 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBZ 5497, 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 SBZ 5497 registered?

SBZ 5497 is a 1997 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is SBZ 5497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 5497 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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