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N974 VPA

1996 Skoda Felicia LX

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,023 mi
Last recorded104,023 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia LX68,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 VPA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 104,023 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 104,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 937,865 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 93,775 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 85,315 miles

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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N974 VPA is a 1996 Skoda Felicia LX in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N974 VPA, 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 N974 VPA registered?

N974 VPA is a 1996 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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