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R962 UJW

1997 Skoda Felicia LX

Black Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,674 mi
Last recorded114,674 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia LX68,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 UJW
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2008 114,674 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f/ and n/s/f/ inner drive shaft boots split.

slight play in n/s/f/ top suspension mount.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 112,374 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 103,702 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 96,948 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 96,948 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

emissions not tested due to overheating problem

Pass 22 Jun 2005 87,572 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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R962 UJW is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX in Black with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R962 UJW, 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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R962 UJW is a 1997 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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