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N257 YNU

1996 Skoda Felicia LX

Green Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,003 mi
Last recorded60,003 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia LX68,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 YNU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2007 60,003 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 59,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 50,424 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 50,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

both sides front strut lower spring pads heavily rusted

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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N257 YNU is a 1996 Skoda Felicia LX in Green 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 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 68,155 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 LX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N257 YNU, 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 30 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 N257 YNU registered?

N257 YNU is a 1996 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N257 YNU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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