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R98 ADV

1997 Skoda Felicia Glx

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,013 mi
Last recorded95,013 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx88,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 ADV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 95,013 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 82,419 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 82,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 76,411 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 76,411 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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R98 ADV is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R98 ADV, 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 R98 ADV registered?

R98 ADV is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R98 ADV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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