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R686 YNH

1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,863 mi
Last recorded194,863 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi79,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 YNH
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Slxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 194,863 miles

Exhaust manifold cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 194,861 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust manifold cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 179,888 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 179,886 miles

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)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 162,545 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 162,545 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

slight damage to both head light glasses

Pass 2 Feb 2006 151,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2006 151,204 miles

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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R686 YNH is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R686 YNH, 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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R686 YNH is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Slxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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