MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,435 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside front suspension arm - rear bush perished
slight play in nearside and offside front suspension top mounts
slight play in rear subframe bushes
offside front suspension arm - rear bush perished
slight play in nearside and offside front suspension top mounts
slight play in rear subframe bushes
corrosion to n/s o/s sills
grease around o/s/f inner cv gaitor
signs of corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
small chips in windscreen
strong advise movement to n/s/r axle mounting bush
strong advise n/s/f o/s/f bottom suspension arm rear bushes splitting
water damage to rear no plate
wipers not self parking
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R140 CBM is a 1997 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R140 CBM, 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 R140 CBM registered?
R140 CBM is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 August 1997.
Is R140 CBM safe to buy?
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