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P85 BCY

1996 Skoda Felicia LX

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,183 mi
Last recorded95,183 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia LX68,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 BCY
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 95,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wings under bonnet slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 80,661 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 80,661 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 68,512 miles

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

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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P85 BCY is a 1996 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 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 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 P85 BCY, 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 P85 BCY registered?

P85 BCY is a 1996 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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