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P659 OVG

1996 Skoda Felicia LX

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,030 mi
Last recorded111,030 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia LX68,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 OVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2007 111,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

flexible brake ferrules corroded

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

underbody corroded in places

Pass 17 Apr 2007 111,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

flexible brake ferrules corroded

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

underbody corroded in places

Pass 21 Apr 2006 105,115 miles

Brake balance minimum requirement only

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 105,115 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Exhaust in poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

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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P659 OVG is a 1996 Skoda Felicia LX in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Skoda Felicia LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 68,155 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 P659 OVG, 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 30 years old, this Skoda Felicia LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P659 OVG registered?

P659 OVG is a 1996 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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