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P74 DSA

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,903 mi
Last recorded67,903 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 DSA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 67,903 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 67,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2008 56,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2007 49,830 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre tread splitting

Fail 6 Feb 2007 49,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre splitting at edges of tread

Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,428 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 36,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P74 DSA is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P74 DSA, 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 P74 DSA registered?

P74 DSA is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P74 DSA safe to buy?

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