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P897 MFL

1997 Skoda Felicia LX

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,244 mi
Last recorded101,244 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia LX68,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 MFL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 101,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

nearside wiper damaged

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 6 May 2009 101,237 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

nearside wiper damaged

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Apr 2008 97,108 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 92,698 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 92,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 89,222 miles

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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P897 MFL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P897 MFL, 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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What year was P897 MFL registered?

P897 MFL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P897 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P897 MFL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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