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P172 HWB

1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,944 mi
Last recorded80,944 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi70,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 HWB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2008 80,944 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,598 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 62,707 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 62,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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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P172 HWB is a 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 70,961 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 P172 HWB, 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 30 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 P172 HWB registered?

P172 HWB is a 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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