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P972 VJR

1996 Skoda Felicia Glx

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,086 mi
Last recorded74,086 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Skoda Felicia Glx77,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 VJR
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 74,086 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s park brake outer cable damaged

o/s and n/s headlamp aims on lower limit

o/s rear no plate lamp held in with tape

rear reg plate condition deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2008 69,569 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 69,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 61,773 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Dec 2006 61,773 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2005 57,578 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 57,578 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Glx?

Based on 830 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,239
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 140
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 87
Headlamp aim too low 78
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
Direction indicator incorrect colour 52
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P972 VJR is a 1996 Skoda Felicia Glx in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Skoda Felicia Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 77,713 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P972 VJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P972 VJR registered?

P972 VJR is a 1996 Skoda Felicia Glx, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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