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P495 ORF

1996 Fso Cars Caro

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,150 mi
Last recorded33,150 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Fso Cars Caro48,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 ORF
MakeFso Cars
ModelCaro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 33,150 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,274 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 31,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P495 ORF is a 1996 Fso Cars Caro in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fso Cars Caro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 48,873 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 P495 ORF, 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 30 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 P495 ORF registered?

P495 ORF is a 1996 Fso Cars Caro, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P495 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P495 ORF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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