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P43 RAR

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,076 mi
Last recorded65,076 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2005
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 RAR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2005 65,076 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 65,076 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P43 RAR is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P43 RAR, 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 P43 RAR registered?

P43 RAR is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is P43 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 RAR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P43 RAR have outstanding finance?

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