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R183 DBD

1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,186 mi
Last recorded132,186 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi79,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 DBD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Slxi
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 132,186 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 132,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 127,172 miles

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2007 114,302 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 114,302 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 109,437 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 109,437 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Slxi?

Based on 794 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,440
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Headlamp aim too low 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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R183 DBD is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 79,523 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 Slxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R183 DBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R183 DBD is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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