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P459 RTM

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

48,145 mi
Last recorded48,145 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 RTM
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2008 48,145 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage /deterioration on front number plate and rear number plate not of standard issue letter m starting to peel

Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,145 miles

slight damage /deterioration on front number plate and rear number plate not of standard issue letter m starting to peel

Pass 17 Feb 2007 40,872 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 39,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel rim slight buckle

o/s/r service brake needs inspection as not in good working order

Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,202 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 35,202 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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P459 RTM is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi 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 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 74,470 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 Lxi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 900 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P459 RTM, 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 P459 RTM registered?

P459 RTM is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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