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P929 YUM

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,685 mi
Last recorded96,685 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 YUM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 96,685 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 93,892 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 93,798 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 87,582 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 87,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 81,690 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

some surface corerowion to both outer sills

some surface corerowion to metal brake pipes

some wear in front anti-roll bar bushes

varous surface corerowion under vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2006 81,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front tyres close to legal limit

some surface corerowion to both outer sills

some surface corerowion to metal brake pipes

some wear in front anti-roll bar bushes

varous surface corerowion under vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2005 73,034 miles

both front flexiable brake hoses deteraing

both front outer cv gaiters deterating

both rear flexiable brake hoses deteraing

rear number plate deterating

some handbrake travel

some surface corrosion to n/s/r outer wheel arch

some wear in front brake pads

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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P929 YUM is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P929 YUM, 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 P929 YUM registered?

P929 YUM is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P929 YUM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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