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M773 SRF

1994 Fso Cars Caro

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

52,820 mi
Last recorded52,820 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Fso Cars Caro54,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM773 SRF
MakeFso Cars
ModelCaro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2017 52,820 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush x2 (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush x2 (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,694 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

chassis and body corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,679 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

body work corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

load area corroded

offside rear tyre perished /worn

play in steering/suspension joints

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering joint gaiters perished

Fail 9 Jun 2015 52,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 May 2015 52,678 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn

load area supports corroded

offside rear tyre perished

play insteering joints

rear off side half shaft leaking

steering joint gaiters perished

Fail 12 Mar 2015 52,676 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

load area supports seriously corroded

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

rear offside halfshaft seal leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,436 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 51,436 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,034 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

oil leak from rear offside drum

Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,806 miles

NSF and OSF floors have been repaired and covered with a thick protective coating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 33,806 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

NSF and OSF floors have been repaired and covered with a thick protective coating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 33,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 25,492 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

floors showing corrosen

Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,393 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear shockabsorber lower mounting brackets corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2007 22,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear shockabsorber lower mounting brackets slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M773 SRF is a 1994 Fso Cars Caro in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M773 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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M773 SRF is a 1994 Fso Cars Caro, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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