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PPN 90

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,862 mi
Last recorded20,862 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPN 90
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 20,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 20,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 20,124 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 19,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both wipers splitting

Pass 19 Jul 2013 19,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both wipers splitting

Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,261 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/ coming away

Fail 30 Jul 2012 19,261 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/ coming away

Pass 19 Aug 2010 15,855 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,002 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coolant level low in header tank - no obvious leaks visible.

rear brakes squeeking on backplates.

slight fluctuation from front brakes when tested on roller brake tester.

Fail 11 Aug 2008 12,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

coolant level low in header tank - no obvious leaks visible.

rear brakes squeeking on backplates.

slight fluctuation from front brakes when tested on roller brake tester.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 10,394 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,799 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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PPN 90 is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PPN 90, 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 PPN 90 registered?

PPN 90 is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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