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R398 WJN

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,714 mi
Last recorded109,714 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 WJN
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 109,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 109,714 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 98,256 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 89,724 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 89,722 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R398 WJN is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R398 WJN, 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 R398 WJN registered?

R398 WJN is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R398 WJN safe to buy?

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