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R566 YRT

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,535 mi
Last recorded71,535 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 YRT
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 71,535 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 71,498 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 71,410 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

n/side shock absorber casing corroded

o/side shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 3 May 2007 68,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 64,739 miles

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

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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R566 YRT 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 R566 YRT, 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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R566 YRT is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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