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P245 BEL

1997 Skoda Felicia LX

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,439 mi
Last recorded56,439 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia LX68,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 BEL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

Fail 11 Jun 2008 56,437 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2007 55,387 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 55,387 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,011 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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P245 BEL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P245 BEL, 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 P245 BEL registered?

P245 BEL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P245 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P245 BEL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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