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P842 NAB

1996 Fso Cars Caro

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,467 mi
Last recorded25,467 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Fso Cars Caro48,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 NAB
MakeFso Cars
ModelCaro
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,467 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 25,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,033 miles

some play noted nsr shock mount

Fail 21 Jul 2008 25,033 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

some play noted nsr shock mount

Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,436 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 24,436 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,684 miles

park brake marginal pass

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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P842 NAB is a 1996 Fso Cars Caro in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P842 NAB, 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 P842 NAB registered?

P842 NAB is a 1996 Fso Cars Caro, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P842 NAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P842 NAB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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