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P342 VWX

1997 Skoda Felicia LX

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,306 mi
Last recorded134,306 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia LX68,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 VWX
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 134,306 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 134,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 129,691 miles

front panel/cross member corroding.

front suspension/subframe/arms corroding.

front to rear fuel lines.

front+rear coil springs corroding.

front+rear shock absorbers corroding badly.

inner/outer sills corroding.

joint between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

minor leak around rear exhaust.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r step/outer sill/arch corroding.

o/s/r tyre almost cracked/perished.

oil leak.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear suspension/axle corroding.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 129,691 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front panel/cross member corroding.

front suspension/subframe/arms corroding.

front to rear fuel lines.

front+rear coil springs corroding.

front+rear shock absorbers corroding badly.

inner/outer sills corroding.

joint between centre/rear exhaust leaking.

minor leak around rear exhaust.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r step/outer sill/arch corroding.

o/s/r tyre almost cracked/perished.

oil leak.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear suspension/axle corroding.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 124,126 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 124,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 117,453 miles

imbalance in front brakes.

Fail 19 Oct 2005 117,453 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on rear outer wheel arches.

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front indicators starting to discolour.

front suspension /arms/subframe corroding.

front+rear shock absorbers corroding.

fuel lines corroding badly.

n/s/f+n/s/r metal brake pipes corroding.

play in rear top suspension mounts.

play in steering rack.

rear flexible brake hoses starting to become insecure.

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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P342 VWX is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX 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 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 P342 VWX, 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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P342 VWX is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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