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R117 LHO

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,786 mi
Last recorded54,786 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 LHO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 54,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

play in both rear upper top suspension rubber mountings,just within limits for pass

rear exhusted corroded,but is secure and not leaking

slight play in front offside lower drop link bush

slight play in inner offside steering track rod

Fail 31 Jan 2012 54,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 54,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

play in both rear upper top suspension rubber mountings,just within limits for pass

rear exhusted corroded,but is secure and not leaking

slight play in front offside lower drop link bush

slight play in inner offside steering track rod

Pass 22 Jan 2011 25,883 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

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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R117 LHO is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R117 LHO, 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 R117 LHO registered?

R117 LHO is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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