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R580 BAH

1997 Skoda Felicia LX

Black Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,783 mi
Last recorded102,783 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia LX68,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 BAH
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2008 102,783 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag lamp on

evidence of overheating of offside front brake

nearside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 20 Sep 2007 92,977 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 89,900 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2005 86,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f cv boot starting to crack

o/s/f cv boot starting to split

rear shock top mounts starting to corrode

Pass 27 Sep 2005 86,824 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f cv boot starting to crack

o/s/f cv boot starting to split

rear shock top mounts starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia LX?

Based on 1,773 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
5,911
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 187
constant velocity joint gaiter split 182
Headlamp aim too low 122
Direction indicator incorrect colour 93
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R580 BAH is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX in Black 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 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,572 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 LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R580 BAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia LX typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Skoda Felicia LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R580 BAH is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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