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R142 VSN

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,523 mi
Last recorded30,523 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 VSN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2008 30,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,523 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2007 22,769 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 22,769 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 10,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front flexy hoses slightly perrished

osr tyre scrubbed

Fail 30 May 2006 10,358 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

24 percent rear brake imbalance

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

wheel alignment needs set

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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R142 VSN is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R142 VSN, 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 R142 VSN registered?

R142 VSN is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R142 VSN safe to buy?

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