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N779 DRF

1995 Fso Cars Caro

Grey Petrol 1481cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,172 mi
Last recorded10,172 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Fso Cars Caro45,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN779 DRF
MakeFso Cars
ModelCaro
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,481cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 10,172 miles

corrosion on bodywork, corrosion under vehicle, corrosion to brake coponents corrosion exhaust and mounting, both wheel arch freshly repaired

Pass 11 Mar 2013 9,172 miles

1.corrosion on bodywork. 2 corrosion under vehicle. 3 corrosion to brake ferrules and components. 4 corrosion to exhaust and mountings 5 plastic oversills fitted 6 slight play in o/s track rod end. new track end fitted to n/s 7.front brake pads weari

Pass 13 Mar 2012 8,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in various places under body

Fail 28 Feb 2012 8,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 4,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 2,046 miles

advise slight play in o/s front drop arm

Pass 12 Dec 2008 98,593 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 97,224 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 97,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 97,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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N779 DRF is a 1995 Fso Cars Caro in Grey with a 1,481cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N779 DRF, 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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N779 DRF is a 1995 Fso Cars Caro, first registered on 3 October 1995.

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