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W397 PLS

2000 Skoda Felicia LX

White Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,432 mi
Last recorded74,432 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Felicia LX60,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 PLS
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia LX
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

metal coolant and power steering pipes corroded

oil leak/s

raditor corroded at lower corners

varous rust and bodywork damage

Fail 23 Feb 2012 74,432 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

metal coolant and power steering pipes corroded

oil leak/s

raditor corroded at lower corners

varous rust and bodywork damage

Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,252 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak/s

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Feb 2011 68,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak/s

rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,283 miles

all brake flexi hose ferrules corroded.

both front,both front to rear and o/s/r brake pipes corroded.

both rear shock absorber/struts corroded.

engine noisy possibly from timing chain.

front brake flexi hoses slightly perished.

fuel pipes corroded along floor.

n/s/f wing and door and o/s/r door badly damaged.

slight play in n/s ballend of steering rack.

various engine oil leaks.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 63,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

all brake flexi hose ferrules corroded.

both front,both front to rear and o/s/r brake pipes corroded.

both rear shock absorber/struts corroded.

engine noisy possibly from timing chain.

front brake flexi hoses slightly perished.

fuel pipes corroded along floor.

n/s/f wing and door and o/s/r door badly damaged.

o/s/f tyre on the legal limit suspect wheel alignment requires adjusting.

radiator bottom hose very badly swollen with oil.

slight play in n/s ballend of steering rack.

various engine oil leaks.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 58,998 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks.

n/s/f brake pipe corroded.

n/s/f outer cv boot pinholed.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

n/s/f wing damaged.

play in both front strut top mountings.

signs of radiator seeping.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 58,998 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and gearbox oil leaks.

exhaust mounting rubbers perished.

n/s/f brake pipe corroded.

n/s/f outer cv boot pinholed.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

n/s/f wing damaged.

play in both front strut top mountings.

signs of radiator seeping.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,412 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 52,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,454 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 45,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,055 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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W397 PLS is a 2000 Skoda Felicia LX in White with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Felicia LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 60,659 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 W397 PLS, 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 26 years old, this Skoda Felicia LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W397 PLS is a 2000 Skoda Felicia LX, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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