1997 SKODA FELICIA LX1.3L PETROL

The vehicle presents an uncertain roadworthiness profile due to a complete lack of testing data for the past eighteen years. The last recorded test occurred in January 2008 at 110,263 miles, where the car passed following a failure just one week prior. Because no tests have been logged since 2008, there is no verifiable evidence of the current mechanical integrity, braking efficiency, or emissions compliance. The maintenance trend is effectively stalled rather than stable or improving. The mileage history indicates exceptionally low usage for a 29-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year. Between December 2005 and January 2008, the car covered roughly 21,000 miles, which is consistent with light use. However, the eighteen-year gap following the final MOT entry suggests the vehicle may have spent long periods in stationary. Such inactivity often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished fluids, and internal corrosion, which are not necessarily captured by a low odometer reading. A prospective buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on the areas previously flagged during the 2008 failure. The tester previously identified a sharp edge caused by corrosion on the offside rear body, necessitating a thorough check for structural rot or thinning metal. The suspension components, specifically the nearside front ball joint and CV joint gaiters, require examination for excessive play or tearing. Given the age and potential inactivity, the brakes should also be checked for seized calipers or perished hoses, as the record noted a rough offside rear wheel bearing. Attention should also be paid to the lighting and wiper assemblies which were points of failure in the final recorded test. Since the vehicle has not been tested for nearly two decades, all rubber bushings, seals, and tyres are likely at the end of their functional life. While the low mileage suggests less mechanical wear, the absence of recent documentation makes the vehicle a high-risk prospect without a comprehensive mechanical survey and a fresh MOT test.