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P56 PRT

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

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Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 PRT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026
Pass 14 Apr 2025 66,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 66,855 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,854 miles

brake fluid low

osr outer sill weakened by corrosion

race car prepared and also limited slip diff fitted

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2020 66,851 miles

Front cannot clearly view front brake pads.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear by rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills beginning to corrode.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 66,609 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,754 miles

both outer sills weakened by corrosion

race car prepared

Pass 4 Mar 2017 65,261 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear srats and seat belt removed.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,798 miles

Offside Front Lower dust boot perished

Seatbelts only fitted to front rear removed and seats.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,295 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills weakened by corrosion

only front bucket seats and harneses fitted due to being race prepared

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,997 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,705 miles

corrosion on both outer sills

rear seats not fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,549 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 62,736 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight blow on front exhaust joint

Pass 12 Sep 2008

no milage visible

rear seats not fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,526 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 59,277 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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P56 PRT is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P56 PRT, 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 P56 PRT registered?

P56 PRT is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 July 1997.

Is P56 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P56 PRT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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