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R208 YLG

1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,171 mi
Last recorded123,171 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D98,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 YLG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli D
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2007 123,171 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 123,130 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 103,494 miles

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

gear linkage b adly worn

offside front inner c.v. boot clip loose

Fail 21 Nov 2006 103,494 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

gear linkage badly worn

inner cv boot clip loose

Pass 7 Nov 2006 103,481 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 103,481 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Gli D?

Based on 2,396 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
7,874
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
478
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 380
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 221
constant velocity joint gaiter split 199
Headlamp aim too low 183
Direction indicator incorrect colour 150
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R208 YLG is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 98,712 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 Gli D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R208 YLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R208 YLG registered?

R208 YLG is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Gli D, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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