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R23 TAU

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,120 mi
Last recorded104,120 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 TAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 104,120 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 103,967 miles

Centre Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 96,064 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 95,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 86,965 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 81,404 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 81,379 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R23 TAU is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R23 TAU, 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 R23 TAU registered?

R23 TAU is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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