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P501 ORF

1997 Fso Cars Caro

Grey Petrol 1481cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,518 mi
Last recorded37,518 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Fso Cars Caro47,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 ORF
MakeFso Cars
ModelCaro
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,481cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,518 miles

nearside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2006 31,232 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 31,232 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

rear no plate is separating

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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P501 ORF is a 1997 Fso Cars Caro in Grey with a 1,481cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P501 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 29 years old, this Fso Cars Caro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of P501 ORF?

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What year was P501 ORF registered?

P501 ORF is a 1997 Fso Cars Caro, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P501 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 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.

Does P501 ORF have outstanding finance?

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