1997 Skoda Felicia 1.3L Petrol · R38 MAF
1997 Skoda Felicia (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 112,982 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FELICIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,982 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
R38 MAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 112,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
R38 MAF Mileage History
- 27/06/2022111,321 mi
- 07/10/2024111,826 mi+505 mi
- 15/10/2024111,827 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/2025112,982 mi+1,155 mi
- 30/10/2025112,982 mi
Average of roughly 497 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R38 MAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Skoda Felicia (R38 MAF) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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