1997 Skoda Felicia 1.9L Diesel · R347 YJV
1997 Skoda Felicia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 149,674 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FELICIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
R347 YJV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2006
- 149,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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.
R347 YJV Mileage History
- 03/08/2005137,467 mi
- 24/07/2006149,661 mi+12,194 mi
- 26/07/2006149,674 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 12,472 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R347 YJV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Skoda Felicia (R347 YJV) between August 2005 and July 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 July 2006 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), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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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