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OBZ 9946

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,037 mi
Last recorded81,037 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBZ 9946
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2006 81,037 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 81,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Rear Lower Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 55,348 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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OBZ 9946 is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBZ 9946, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBZ 9946 registered?

OBZ 9946 is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is OBZ 9946 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBZ 9946 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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