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A18 SPD

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,583 mi
Last recorded81,583 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SPD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 81,583 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 81,582 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 77,839 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 77,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 72,731 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 72,731 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 70,004 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 70,004 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 70,004 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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A18 SPD is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 65,014 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 Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 SPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 SPD registered?

A18 SPD is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A18 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 SPD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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