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P779 ENT

1997 Skoda Felicia LX

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,128 mi
Last recorded63,128 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia LX68,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 ENT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2009 63,128 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking=165/70/13t

Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,128 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking=165/70/13t

Pass 10 Dec 2007 59,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight exhaust leaks @ front to cat joint and centre to rear joint.

Fail 8 Dec 2006 57,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 57,159 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 56,333 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2005 56,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2005 56,324 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P779 ENT is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX in Blue 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 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 P779 ENT, 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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P779 ENT is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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