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R148 YBJ

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,148 mi
Last recorded126,148 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 YBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 126,148 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 122,835 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 119,665 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 119,581 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2006 117,994 miles

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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R148 YBJ is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R148 YBJ, 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 R148 YBJ registered?

R148 YBJ is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R148 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 YBJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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