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R851 LDV

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,240 mi
Last recorded95,240 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 LDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 95,240 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 95,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 87,488 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 87,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 80,685 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 80,685 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 74,384 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 74,053 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 74,053 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R851 LDV is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R851 LDV, 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 R851 LDV registered?

R851 LDV is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R851 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 LDV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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