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P524 ORF

1996 Fso Cars Caro

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,355 mi
Last recorded63,355 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Fso Cars Caro48,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 ORF
MakeFso Cars
ModelCaro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,355 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 63,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2008 63,293 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,081 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2006 62,648 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 62,648 miles

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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P524 ORF is a 1996 Fso Cars Caro in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P524 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 P524 ORF registered?

P524 ORF is a 1996 Fso Cars Caro, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P524 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 ORF shows 6 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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