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P897 WKH

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

81,101 mi
Last recorded81,101 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 WKH
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 81,101 miles

AIR B AG LIGHT ON

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2008 81,076 miles

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

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

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

AIR B AG LIGHT ON

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2007 75,442 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 75,442 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 70,578 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 70,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 70,523 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag lamp illuminated

ignition switch sticking

unable to open n/s/r door from interior of vehicle

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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P897 WKH is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P897 WKH, 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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P897 WKH is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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