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P161 YPN

1997 Skoda Felicia LX

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,633 mi
Last recorded68,633 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia LX68,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 YPN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,633 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 68,624 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 67,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 67,191 miles

all shock rusty

both front lower wishbones rusty

both rear tyres perished

fuel pipes rusty on under side of vehicle

near side front shock damp

oil leak from engine

raditor rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

rear number plate

squeek from brake pedal area

Fail 18 Sep 2006 67,191 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all shock rusty

both front lower wishbones rusty

both rear tyres perished

fuel pipes rusty on under side of vehicle

near side front shock damp

oil leak from engine

raditor rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

rear number plate

squeek from brake pedal area

Pass 26 Aug 2005 66,497 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 66,497 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 YPN is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,572 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 P161 YPN, 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 29 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 YPN registered?

P161 YPN is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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