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M297 VTW

1995 Fso Cars Caro

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,533 mi
Last recorded23,533 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Fso Cars Caro45,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 VTW
MakeFso Cars
ModelCaro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2009 23,533 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,533 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,388 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 8,810 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 99,837 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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M297 VTW is a 1995 Fso Cars Caro in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Fso Cars Caro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 45,395 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 M297 VTW, 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 31 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 M297 VTW registered?

M297 VTW is a 1995 Fso Cars Caro, first registered on 2 March 1995.

Is M297 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M297 VTW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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