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R917 PVJ

1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,784 mi
Last recorded119,784 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi76,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 PVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 119,784 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 May 2008 119,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 116,436 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 116,436 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 May 2006 110,483 miles

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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R917 PVJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi 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 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 76,345 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 R917 PVJ, 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 28 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 R917 PVJ registered?

R917 PVJ is a 1998 Skoda Felicia Lxi, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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