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P649 LFL

1997 Skoda Felicia LX

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,248 mi
Last recorded101,248 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia LX68,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 LFL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 101,248 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 101,248 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,073 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 96,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 89,937 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 83,461 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 83,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

vehicle appears to have external water leak from both back of cylinder head and rear coolant pipe connections.

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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P649 LFL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P649 LFL, 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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P649 LFL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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