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R812 FDE

1997 Skoda Felicia L

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,521 mi
Last recorded68,521 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia L64,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 FDE
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 68,521 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 68,520 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,798 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 65,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 63,067 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 63,067 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia L?

Based on 3,274 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,061
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 518
constant velocity joint gaiter split 364
Headlamp aim too low 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 223
Direction indicator incorrect colour 177
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R812 FDE is a 1997 Skoda Felicia L in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia L models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 64,279 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R812 FDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia L typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Skoda Felicia L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R812 FDE registered?

R812 FDE is a 1997 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R812 FDE safe to buy?

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