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R151 NAM

1997 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

20,094 mi
Last recorded20,094 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 NAM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,094 miles

Oil leak

ns and os inner and outter sills getting weak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 20,094 miles

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

Oil leak

ns and os inner and outter sills getting weak

Pass 22 May 2013 17,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 17,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 14,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 14,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 10,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R bottom joint dust cover split

Fail 27 May 2011 10,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R bottom joint dust cover split

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

Pass 28 May 2010 7,065 miles

Brake pipes to rear flexis rusty

CV boot perished

Engine and gearbox has major leak

Front tyre on 1.6mm and and bald on inner edge

Fuel/Temp guage inop

Handbrake travel high

NSF OSR alloy buckeled

Play in Front strut top mounts

Play in inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 25 May 2010 7,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes to rear flexis rusty

CV boot perished

Engine and gearbox has major leak

Front tyre on 1.6mm and and bald on inner edge

Fuel/Temp guage inop

Handbrake travel high

NSF OSR alloy buckeled

Play in Front strut top mounts

Play in inner anti roll bar bushes

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Aug 2009 99,982 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 99,921 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 94,693 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 94,567 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 89,607 miles

both front cv boots cracking

both rear brake hoses cracking

both rear tyre wearing inner edges

front discs poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2006 84,743 miles

n/s & o/s/f outer c/v boots cracked & perished.

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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R151 NAM is a 1997 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R151 NAM, 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 R151 NAM registered?

R151 NAM is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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