1997 Skoda Felicia 1.3L Petrol · P293 OFL
1997 Skoda Felicia (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 111,846 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FELICIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1289cc
P293 OFL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/04/2018
- 111,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Felicia
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
P293 OFL Mileage History
- 02/06/200648,358 mi
- 02/06/200648,358 mi
- 20/04/200751,673 mi+3,315 mi
- 20/04/200751,673 mi
- 14/04/200855,784 mi+4,111 mi
- 22/04/200855,933 mi+149 mi
- 16/04/200961,218 mi+5,285 mi
- 17/04/200961,216 mi-2 mi
- 12/04/201067,101 mi+5,885 mi
- 13/04/201172,709 mi+5,608 mi
- 13/04/201172,709 mi
- 27/03/201277,438 mi+4,729 mi
- 25/03/201381,905 mi+4,467 mi
- 26/03/201381,905 mi
- 08/04/201488,205 mi+6,300 mi
- 12/04/201488,205 mi
- 14/04/201596,499 mi+8,294 mi
- 14/04/201596,499 mi
- 18/04/2016105,599 mi+9,100 mi
- 31/03/2017107,961 mi+2,362 mi
- 07/04/2017107,961 mi
- 20/04/2018111,846 mi+3,885 mi
Average of roughly 5,343 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P293 OFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Skoda Felicia (P293 OFL) between June 2006 and April 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2018 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Suspension (28 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
Common Problems: SKODA FELICIA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Structural Rust(Serious)
Rear arches, sills, floor edges and front suspension mounting areas corrode heavily on UK cars.
- Cooling System Leaks and Overheating(Moderate)
Ageing hoses, radiators and water pumps cause coolant loss that can quickly turn into overheating on simple engines.
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