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N163 XCH

1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

83,155 mi
Last recorded83,155 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus76,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 XCH
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi Plus
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 83,155 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 83,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 79,138 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 79,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 73,581 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 73,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 73,551 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus?

Based on 1,765 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,021
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 250
Headlamp aim too low 173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
constant velocity joint gaiter split 138
Direction indicator incorrect colour 94
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N163 XCH is a 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 76,592 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N163 XCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N163 XCH registered?

N163 XCH is a 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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