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P979 PMJ

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,520 mi
Last recorded121,520 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 PMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 121,520 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 109,176 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 109,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 90,647 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front outer c.v gaitor cracked

timing chain noisy

Fail 17 Feb 2007 90,647 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front c.v gaitor cracked

timing brakes imbalanced

Pass 17 Feb 2006 82,041 miles

oil leak

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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P979 PMJ is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi 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 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 74,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P979 PMJ, 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 P979 PMJ registered?

P979 PMJ is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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