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R783 AFL

1997 Skoda Felicia LX

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,618 mi
Last recorded79,618 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia LX68,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 AFL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,618 miles

all indicator bulbs faded

rear high level brake light inop

Fail 24 Nov 2008 79,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all indicator bulbs faded

rear high level brake light inop

Pass 7 Nov 2007 76,614 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,999 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 61,999 miles

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

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

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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R783 AFL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX in Blue 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 R783 AFL, 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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What year was R783 AFL registered?

R783 AFL is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R783 AFL safe to buy?

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