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R842 NTH

1997 Skoda Felicia LX

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,941 mi
Last recorded113,941 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia LX68,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 NTH
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 113,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front lower ball joint boot splitting

o/s/front wiper blade start splitting

Fail 19 Jun 2008 113,293 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 106,183 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/rear b rake ferrule corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2006 98,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 98,697 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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R842 NTH is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX in White 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 R842 NTH, 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 R842 NTH registered?

R842 NTH is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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