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P185 GAJ

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,748 mi
Last recorded53,748 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 GAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2008 53,748 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 53,748 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Battery insecure

Pass 10 May 2007 53,592 miles

all brake pipes & fuel pipes coated in grease

Fail 10 May 2007 53,592 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

all brake pipes & fuel pipes coated in grease

Pass 4 May 2006 51,083 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 51,083 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak front of engine

Pass 19 May 2005 46,241 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 46,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Unable To Fully Inspect Condition Of Rigid Steel Brake Lines Due To Grease Applied

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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P185 GAJ is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P185 GAJ, 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 P185 GAJ registered?

P185 GAJ is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P185 GAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 GAJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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