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R61 UKL

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Silver Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,793 mi
Last recorded140,793 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 UKL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 140,793 miles

slight oil leak

slight play both front strut tops

Fail 27 May 2009 140,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak

slight play both front strut tops

Pass 25 Apr 2008 130,259 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

osf inner cv boot split

Fail 8 Apr 2008 130,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

os inner cv boot split

Pass 14 Mar 2007 118,286 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 118,280 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2006 107,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 107,605 miles

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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R61 UKL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Silver with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R61 UKL, 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 R61 UKL registered?

R61 UKL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R61 UKL safe to buy?

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