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P143 RDS

1996 Skoda Felicia LX

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,961 mi
Last recorded22,961 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia LX68,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 RDS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 22,961 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 22,961 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

handbrake cable insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,961 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 22,961 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,961 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 22,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,961 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 22,961 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no oil cap

o/s/r tyre low in air

Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,961 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 22,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,961 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 22,961 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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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P143 RDS is a 1996 Skoda Felicia LX in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P143 RDS, 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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P143 RDS is a 1996 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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