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P131 SWX

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

70,964 mi
Last recorded70,964 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 SWX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2007 70,964 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 66,535 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 66,535 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate fadded

tank strapes rustey

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Lxi?

Based on 6,011 MOT tests across 1,267 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
6,317
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 900
constant velocity joint gaiter split 562
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 479
Headlamp aim too low 463
Direction indicator incorrect colour 327
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P131 SWX is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 74,470 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 900 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P131 SWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Skoda Felicia Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P131 SWX registered?

P131 SWX is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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