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R148 WVW

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,898 mi
Last recorded89,898 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 WVW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 89,898 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 87,591 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,146 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 82,734 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 82,734 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 80,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 78,806 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 77,590 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 77,590 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 76,692 miles

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

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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R148 WVW is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R148 WVW, 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 R148 WVW registered?

R148 WVW is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R148 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 WVW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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