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P49 RHJ

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

11,195 mi
Last recorded11,195 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 RHJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2014 11,195 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front No. plate delaminating

Pass 25 Nov 2013 97,405 miles

front brake pipes rusty

front tyres worn

head lamps misty

o/s lower arm bush worn

outer sill repaired and rusty

rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Nov 2013 97,405 miles

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

front brake pipes rusty

front tyres worn

head lamps misty

o/s lower arm bush worn

outer sill repaired and rusty

rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,265 miles

front disc rusty

lower arm bushes worn

Fail 9 Nov 2012 95,265 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front disc rusty

front pipes rusting

lower arm bushes worn

Pass 3 Jul 2010 89,682 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 84,446 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 80,699 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,599 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 76,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both outer c.v.gaiters slightly worn

rear of inner and outer door sills corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,211 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 54,274 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 54,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P49 RHJ is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P49 RHJ, 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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P49 RHJ is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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