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R808 VEW

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,774 mi
Last recorded116,774 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 VEW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2009 116,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 116,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 105,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

clutch condition

engine rattle

offside rear tyre screw

Fail 16 Jan 2008 105,896 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

clutch condition

engine rattle

offside rear tyre screw

Pass 1 Nov 2006 86,207 miles

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

grease on all brake pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2005 68,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside 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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R808 VEW is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R808 VEW, 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 R808 VEW registered?

R808 VEW is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is R808 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 VEW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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