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P43 OBU

1997 Skoda Felicia LX

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,323 mi
Last recorded98,323 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia LX68,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 OBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 98,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

noise from engine

raer exhaust rubber weak

rear door handle stiff

Fail 14 Aug 2008 98,323 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

noise from engine

raer exhaust rubber weak

rear door handle stiff

Pass 17 Aug 2007 79,469 miles

air bag light on dash

Fail 14 Aug 2007 79,348 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,520 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 59,520 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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P43 OBU is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P43 OBU, 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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P43 OBU is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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