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N165 PDL

1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,771 mi
Last recorded76,771 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus76,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 PDL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi Plus
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2008 76,771 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 76,771 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 73,311 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 73,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,931 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 68,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 65,269 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 65,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N165 PDL is a 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N165 PDL, 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.

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N165 PDL is a 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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