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P996 XTL

1997 Skoda Felicia L

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,976 mi
Last recorded51,976 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia L64,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 XTL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia L
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,976 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 51,976 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 49,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,365 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 45,365 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,969 miles

clutch slipping

n/s & o/s c/v boots cracked

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia L?

Based on 3,274 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
6,061
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 518
constant velocity joint gaiter split 364
Headlamp aim too low 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 223
Direction indicator incorrect colour 177
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P996 XTL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia L in Blue 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 L models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 64,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia L fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P996 XTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia L typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Skoda Felicia L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P996 XTL registered?

P996 XTL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia L, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P996 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P996 XTL 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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