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V423 DRS

1999 Skoda Felicia Gli D

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

70,255 mi
Last recorded70,255 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Skoda Felicia Gli D84,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 DRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Gli D
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 70,255 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

brake pipes some corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2006 56,867 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside

Fail 16 Nov 2006 56,865 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside

Fail 20 Oct 2006 56,840 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 56,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 56,282 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

noise at offside front hub

Pass 5 Oct 2005 47,902 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 47,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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V423 DRS is a 1999 Skoda Felicia Gli D in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1999 Skoda Felicia Gli D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 84,882 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 V423 DRS, 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 27 years old, this Skoda Felicia Gli D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V423 DRS is a 1999 Skoda Felicia Gli D, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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