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N253 VOL

1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,347 mi
Last recorded76,347 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus76,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 VOL
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Lxi Plus
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2007 76,347 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 76,347 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine very rattly on tickover

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn quite badly on outer edge 165/70/13

nearside sunviser missing

offside rear tyre perishing an cracking

oil content very very low topped up as required

rear brake pipes rusty an brake hose ferrules rusty

rear wheel arches corroded

various dents an scratches around vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2006 71,668 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 71,368 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus?

Based on 1,765 MOT tests across 402 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,021
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
402
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 250
Headlamp aim too low 173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
constant velocity joint gaiter split 138
Direction indicator incorrect colour 94
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N253 VOL is a 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 76,592 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 Plus fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N253 VOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N253 VOL registered?

N253 VOL is a 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi Plus, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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