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R89 WHJ

1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,472 mi
Last recorded59,472 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi74,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 WHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 59,472 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,830 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 52,106 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 52,106 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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R89 WHJ is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi in Green with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R89 WHJ, 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 R89 WHJ registered?

R89 WHJ is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R89 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R89 WHJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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