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P506 ORF

1997 Fso Cars Caro

Gold Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,020 mi
Last recorded60,020 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Fso Cars Caro47,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 ORF
MakeFso Cars
ModelCaro
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2007 60,020 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 60,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P506 ORF is a 1997 Fso Cars Caro in Gold with a 1,905cc diesel 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 P506 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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What year was P506 ORF registered?

P506 ORF is a 1997 Fso Cars Caro, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P506 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P506 ORF 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.

Does P506 ORF have outstanding finance?

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