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P253 LMA

1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,320 mi
Last recorded122,320 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi70,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 LMA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 122,320 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 122,320 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 114,227 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 114,227 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 103,189 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 93,971 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 93,967 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear 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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P253 LMA is a 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P253 LMA, 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 P253 LMA registered?

P253 LMA is a 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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