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P28 SFL

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,404 mi
Last recorded12,404 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 SFL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,404 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 12,404 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ADVISE ENGINE ROCKER COVER GASKET LEAKING SMALL AMOUNT OF OIL

ADVISE HAZARD WARNING SWICH COVER MISSING

ADVISE SMALL EXHAUST LEAK FROM MIDDLE/REAR JOIN- NOT AFFECTING EMISSIONS

Pass 16 Feb 2007 7,926 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 7,926 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT..

Pass 20 Feb 2006 2,821 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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P28 SFL is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P28 SFL, 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 P28 SFL registered?

P28 SFL is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 July 1997.

Is P28 SFL safe to buy?

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