1997 Skoda Felicia 1.9L Diesel · R858 ABM
1997 Skoda Felicia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 52,640 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FELICIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,640 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
R858 ABM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 52,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
R858 ABM Mileage History
- 19/08/202150,863 mi
- 15/08/202251,227 mi+364 mi
- 21/08/202351,526 mi+299 mi
- 14/08/202452,053 mi+527 mi
- 18/08/202552,640 mi+587 mi
Average of roughly 445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R858 ABM 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 (R858 ABM) between August 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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