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R171 JPC

1997 Skoda Felicia LX

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,749 mi
Last recorded48,749 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia LX68,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 JPC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,749 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 48,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,914 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

N/S/F wheel balance weight catching on track rod end when on full lock

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R171 JPC is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R171 JPC, 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 R171 JPC registered?

R171 JPC is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R171 JPC safe to buy?

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