1997 Skoda Felicia 1.3L Petrol · P656 GRR
1997 Skoda Felicia (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 38,274 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FELICIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P656 GRR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2022
- 38,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
P656 GRR Mileage History
- 30/03/200622,517 mi
- 29/03/200725,116 mi+2,599 mi
- 03/09/200827,092 mi+1,976 mi
- 09/11/200928,505 mi+1,413 mi
- 10/11/200928,505 mi
- 23/03/201129,742 mi+1,237 mi
- 23/03/201230,710 mi+968 mi
- 27/03/201331,388 mi+678 mi
- 27/03/201432,474 mi+1,086 mi
- 28/03/201432,476 mi+2 mi
- 01/04/201533,568 mi+1,092 mi
- 03/04/201533,599 mi+31 mi
- 08/04/201634,705 mi+1,106 mi
- 13/04/201735,682 mi+977 mi
- 19/04/201735,709 mi+27 mi
- 26/04/201836,475 mi+766 mi
- 10/04/201937,215 mi+740 mi
- 22/07/202037,694 mi+479 mi
- 27/04/202137,891 mi+197 mi
- 12/05/202137,896 mi+5 mi
- 10/05/202238,268 mi+372 mi
- 24/05/202238,274 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 976 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
P656 GRR 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 (P656 GRR) between March 2006 and May 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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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