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P281 MRV

1997 Skoda Felicia LX

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,000 mi
Last recorded98,000 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia LX68,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 MRV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 98,000 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 98,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 91,931 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 84,284 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 76,294 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 76,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P281 MRV is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P281 MRV, 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 P281 MRV registered?

P281 MRV is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P281 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 MRV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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