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N531 BWC

1995 Fso Cars Caro

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,369 mi
Last recorded54,369 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Fso Cars Caro45,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 BWC
MakeFso Cars
ModelCaro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2009 54,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,902 miles

n/s/r parking brake is still low at side of o/s effort but is at an acceptable level

Fail 29 Feb 2008 53,879 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,468 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 50,416 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 50,416 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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N531 BWC is a 1995 Fso Cars Caro in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Fso Cars Caro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 45,395 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 N531 BWC, 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 31 years old, this Fso Cars Caro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N531 BWC is a 1995 Fso Cars Caro, first registered on 14 November 1995.

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