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M679 SRF

1994 Fso Cars Caro

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,490 mi
Last recorded34,490 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Fso Cars Caro54,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM679 SRF
MakeFso Cars
ModelCaro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers door damaged

dropsides, tailgate, bonnet & front bullbar heavily corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2010 34,490 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers door damaged

dropsides, tailgate, bonnet & front bullbar heavily corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2009 34,147 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 34,144 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,830 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 33,828 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 33,312 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 33,309 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bonnet has sharp edges

rear lamp lenses cracked

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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M679 SRF is a 1994 Fso Cars Caro in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M679 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 M679 SRF registered?

M679 SRF is a 1994 Fso Cars Caro, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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