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R714 ESF

1997 Skoda Felicia Glx

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

98,250 mi
Last recorded98,250 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx88,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 ESF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2009 98,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 98,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 94,738 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 94,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 85,298 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 85,298 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 70,806 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 70,806 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 70,753 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Glx?

Based on 830 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,239
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 140
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 87
Headlamp aim too low 78
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
Direction indicator incorrect colour 52
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R714 ESF is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 88,059 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R714 ESF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Skoda Felicia Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R714 ESF registered?

R714 ESF is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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