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P489 WHB

1997 Skoda Felicia LX

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,518 mi
Last recorded76,518 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia LX68,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 WHB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,518 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 76,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2008 76,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,188 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 71,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 62,750 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode but no excessive pitting seen

slight imbalance to front brakes

slight play at front top strut mountings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight wear in o/s rear shock absorber

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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P489 WHB is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX in Blue 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 P489 WHB, 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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P489 WHB is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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