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NKZ 3097

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,498 mi
Last recorded5,498 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKZ 3097
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2015 5,498 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall 195/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor,several areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, several bits along the panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floorpan,several areas (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,all along the length of the panel (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

battery moves within its housing and is secured by a bungee strap

front brake discs are slightly corroded

horn is a bit quiet

Pass 8 Sep 2014 2,090 miles

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

Vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Sep 2014 2,076 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2013 98,636 miles

10 spotts of corroion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 98,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

10 spotts of corroion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 95,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 95,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,423 miles

10 points of corrosion have welded on inner sills and rear chassis

Pass 28 Apr 2010 84,909 miles

30 spots of corrosion see block plan

inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 75,144 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,576 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 69,400 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 60,757 miles

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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NKZ 3097 is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NKZ 3097, 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 NKZ 3097 registered?

NKZ 3097 is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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