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R781 AFL

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,398 mi
Last recorded50,398 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 AFL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 50,398 miles

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

adv slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 7 May 2009 50,397 miles

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

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

adv slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,958 miles

front+rear shock absorbers corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s/f inner brake pads starting to wear down.

o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

play in rear top mcpherson strut mounts.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 45,958 miles

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

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

front+rear shock absorbers corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s/f inner brake pads starting to wear down.

o/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

play in rear top mcpherson strut mounts.

Fail 11 May 2007 42,718 miles

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

o/s/r flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

play in o/s+n/s/r top suspension mounts.

play in steering rack.

Pass 11 May 2007 42,718 miles

o/s/r flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

play in o/s+n/s/r top suspension mounts.

play in steering rack.

Pass 12 May 2006 39,064 miles

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

corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes.

front+cat+centre exhausts corroding/deteriorating.

front+rear indicators starting to discolour.

imbalance in front brakes.

minor leak around centre exhaust.

o/s/f tyrev wall starting to crack+perish(NOT TO CHORDS).

rear exhaust rubbers starting to deteriorate/split.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding

Pass 11 May 2005 36,451 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack+perish.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

slight play in o/s/+n/s/r top suspension mounts.

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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R781 AFL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R781 AFL, 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 R781 AFL registered?

R781 AFL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R781 AFL safe to buy?

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