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R150 CUS

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,835 mi
Last recorded82,835 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 CUS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,835 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 82,831 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,374 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,274 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OSF brake haso ferrule corroded

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 74,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OSF brake haso ferrule corroded

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 66,542 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 66,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,107 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,444 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise scratch lower w/screen

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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R150 CUS is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R150 CUS, 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 R150 CUS registered?

R150 CUS is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R150 CUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 CUS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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