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P397 DFJ

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,643 mi
Last recorded82,643 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 DFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 82,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Oct 2008 82,643 miles

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Oct 2007 71,359 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 62,801 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 55,795 miles

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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P397 DFJ is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 74,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P397 DFJ, 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 29 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 P397 DFJ registered?

P397 DFJ is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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