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R601 OBF

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,479 mi
Last recorded75,479 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 OBF
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 75,479 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 68,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 68,343 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 62,680 miles

Advise ajustment of handbrake and rear brake service and ajustment.

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2005 62,680 miles

Advise ajustment of handbrake and rear brake service and ajustment.

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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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R601 OBF 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 R601 OBF, 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 R601 OBF registered?

R601 OBF is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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