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P256 VFA

1996 Skoda Felicia Glxi

Gold Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

111,663 mi
Last recorded111,663 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia Glxi77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 VFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glxi
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 111,663 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front shock absorber has a slight leak

oil leak

several corrosion spots showing

Fail 10 Oct 2008 111,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 22 Oct 2007 107,476 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front to rear metal brake pipes greased

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

Fail 18 Oct 2007 107,380 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front to rear metal brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Oct 2006 100,694 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

both cv gaitors perished

nearside headlmap aim on limit

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Glxi?

Based on 5,868 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 860
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 534
constant velocity joint gaiter split 507
Headlamp aim too low 475
Direction indicator incorrect colour 329
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P256 VFA is a 1996 Skoda Felicia Glxi in Gold with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Skoda Felicia Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 Glxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 860 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P256 VFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Glxi typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Skoda Felicia Glxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P256 VFA registered?

P256 VFA is a 1996 Skoda Felicia Glxi, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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