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N449 JRL

1996 Skoda Felicia LX

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,091 mi
Last recorded85,091 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia LX68,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 JRL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 85,091 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 85,091 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 76,616 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2006 76,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 67,850 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 67,850 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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N449 JRL 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 N449 JRL, 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 N449 JRL registered?

N449 JRL is a 1996 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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