1997 Skoda Felicia 1.6L Petrol · P316 WWW
1997 Skoda Felicia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 88,306 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2009.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FELICIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P316 WWW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2008
- 88,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P316 WWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Skoda Felicia (P316 WWW) between April 2006 and March 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
P316 WWW Mileage History
- 12/04/200668,788 mi
- 10/04/200778,144 mi+9,356 mi
- 18/03/200888,131 mi+9,987 mi
- 27/03/200888,306 mi+175 mi
Average of roughly 9,970 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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