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P161 RDS

1996 Skoda Felicia LX

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,501 mi
Last recorded75,501 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia LX68,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 RDS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,501 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 734,509 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 73,492 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 70,462 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 70,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front struts starting to corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2006 66,657 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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P161 RDS is a 1996 Skoda Felicia LX in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P161 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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What year was P161 RDS registered?

P161 RDS is a 1996 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P161 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 RDS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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