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P879 UNJ

1996 Skoda Felicia LX

Green Diesel 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,134 mi
Last recorded84,134 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia LX68,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 UNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 84,134 miles

Brake pedal has a lot of travel

Brake pipes going to compensater starting to corrode

Front number plate starting to detriorate

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front chassis leg starting to corrode

The security of the passenger front seat is slightly loose but not significantly reduced.

Fail 8 Dec 2008 84,134 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has a lot of travel

Brake pipes going to compensater starting to corrode

Front number plate starting to detriorate

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front chassis leg starting to corrode

The security of the passenger front seat is slightly loose but not significantly reduced.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 76,806 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 76,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,908 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 66,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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P879 UNJ is a 1996 Skoda Felicia LX in Green with a 1,289cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P879 UNJ, 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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P879 UNJ is a 1996 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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