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P965 MVT

1996 Fso Cars Caro

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,100 mi
Last recorded77,100 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Fso Cars Caro48,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 MVT
MakeFso Cars
ModelCaro
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 77,100 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 76,890 miles

Exhaust mounting defective

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 71,887 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 71,884 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative Valve seized. (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hand brake performance low (cable stiff in operation ) .

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,891 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

beam deflectors fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2018 67,891 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,355 miles

no body on vehicle at time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2016 54,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

no body on vehicle at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 51,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,369 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,969 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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P965 MVT is a 1996 Fso Cars Caro in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P965 MVT, 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 P965 MVT registered?

P965 MVT is a 1996 Fso Cars Caro, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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