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N281 OWL

1996 Skoda Felicia LX

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,542 mi
Last recorded99,542 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia LX68,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 OWL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 99,542 miles

Clutch starting to slip

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 99,542 miles

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Clutch starting to slip

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 96,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 96,148 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to minimum

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2006 87,103 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn to minimum

offside front close to minimum inner edge

offside rear lamp unit cracked

roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Sep 2006 87,103 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s cv gator deteriorating

n/s/f tyre worn to minimum

o/s and n/s tyres approaching minimum

o/s/f tyre approaching minimum on inner edge

o/s/r sidelight lens cracked †

o/s/r wheel bearing rough

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia LX?

Based on 1,773 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
5,911
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
constant velocity joint gaiter split 182
Headlamp aim too low 122
Direction indicator incorrect colour 93
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N281 OWL is a 1996 Skoda Felicia LX in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Skoda Felicia LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 68,155 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 LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N281 OWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N281 OWL registered?

N281 OWL is a 1996 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 11 July 1996.

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