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P131 MRE

1997 Fso Cars Caro

Blue Petrol 1481cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,795 mi
Last recorded24,795 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Fso Cars Caro47,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 MRE
MakeFso Cars
ModelCaro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,481cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,795 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 24,795 miles

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

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

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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P131 MRE is a 1997 Fso Cars Caro in Blue with a 1,481cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fso Cars Caro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 47,853 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 P131 MRE, 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 29 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 P131 MRE registered?

P131 MRE is a 1997 Fso Cars Caro, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P131 MRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 MRE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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