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P452 LYD

1997 Skoda Felicia L

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,595 mi
Last recorded114,595 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia L64,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 LYD
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 114,595 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 112,640 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust mount slightly perished

Fail 18 Oct 2007 112,632 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust mount slightly perished

Pass 3 Nov 2006 110,555 miles

headlamp adjusters broken only just inside limits for mot pass recommend new headlamps

Fail 2 Nov 2006 110,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia L?

Based on 3,274 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,061
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 518
constant velocity joint gaiter split 364
Headlamp aim too low 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 223
Direction indicator incorrect colour 177
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P452 LYD is a 1997 Skoda Felicia L in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia L models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 64,279 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 L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P452 LYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia L typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Skoda Felicia L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P452 LYD registered?

P452 LYD is a 1997 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P452 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P452 LYD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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