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R221 VAU

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,085 mi
Last recorded76,085 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 VAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 76,085 miles

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

exhaust blow at centre silencer

front brakes slight fluctuation

slight wear n/s steering rack end

Fail 24 Nov 2007 76,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight wear n/s steering rack end

Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,376 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 71,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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R221 VAU is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R221 VAU, 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 R221 VAU registered?

R221 VAU is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R221 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 VAU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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