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YJI 8633

1997 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,115 mi
Last recorded93,115 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia70,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJI 8633
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,115 miles

Front both wiper blades split

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wiper arm stork damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2018 93,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light clear lens white light emitted (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire no 3 leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both wiper blades split

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wiper arm stork damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2017 92,031 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 87,087 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 87,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 80,777 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 80,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,379 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 70,820 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,436 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,769 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,808 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,975 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,209 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,221 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,991 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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YJI 8633 is a 1997 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJI 8633, 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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YJI 8633 is a 1997 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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