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R947 XBW

1997 Skoda Felicia LX

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,092 mi
Last recorded122,092 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia LX68,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 XBW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 122,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2007 120,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 120,184 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 107,366 miles

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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R947 XBW is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX in Red 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 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R947 XBW, 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 R947 XBW registered?

R947 XBW is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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