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P629 BCY

1996 Fso Cars Caro

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,770 mi
Last recorded143,770 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Fso Cars Caro48,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 BCY
MakeFso Cars
ModelCaro
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 143,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 39,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,573 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 35,757 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 35,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,378 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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P629 BCY is a 1996 Fso Cars Caro in White 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 P629 BCY, 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 P629 BCY registered?

P629 BCY is a 1996 Fso Cars Caro, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P629 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P629 BCY 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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