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R483 YOS

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Black Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,760 mi
Last recorded45,760 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 YOS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,760 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,717 miles

water in rear lense near side

Fail 16 Oct 2007 42,717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

water in rear lense near side

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 40,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 37,712 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 37,712 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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R483 YOS is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Black 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 R483 YOS, 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 R483 YOS registered?

R483 YOS is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R483 YOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 YOS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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