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M640 SRF

1994 Fso Cars Caro

Blue Petrol 1481cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,565 mi
Last recorded97,565 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Fso Cars Caro54,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM640 SRF
MakeFso Cars
ModelCaro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,481cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 97,565 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 97,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in rear wheel arches

exhaust corroded

nearsidr rear suspension leaf spring clamp part adrift

offside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2009 88,691 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 88,691 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,409 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 74,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 63,829 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2006 62,870 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

How Reliable is the Fso Cars Caro?

Based on 606 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
1,560
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 48
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
brake binding 31
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 23
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M640 SRF is a 1994 Fso Cars Caro in Blue with a 1,481cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Fso Cars Caro models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 54,056 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 Fso Cars Caro fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M640 SRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fso Cars Caro typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Fso Cars Caro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M640 SRF registered?

M640 SRF is a 1994 Fso Cars Caro, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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