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R160 FNS

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,672 mi
Last recorded3,672 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 FNS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 3,672 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 3,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front discs are in poor condition

Front reg plate in poor condition

Gearbox oily

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts but not excessive

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 97,742 miles

front tyres 3/4mm

handbrake cables corroded

power steering pipes corroded

sills corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

tyre size 195/50/15

front no plate cracked

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

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front discs slightly worn

very slight play in nearside steering arm/end

Pass 9 Aug 2008 91,958 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front no.plate cracked

front shock absorbers damp

fuel filler pipes corroded at cap seal

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2007 84,692 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 84,692 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cap for fog light switch missing

front brake pipes corroded

front cv boots starting to crack

front number plate cracked

handbrake cable rubbing on rear axle

nearside wishbone arm rubber bush starting to perish

offside shocker starting to leak

slight leak from offside inner cv boot

slight play in offside axle bush

Pass 10 May 2006 76,355 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 76,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cover missing on 4 way flasher switch

o/s/f seat belt has small bolt through webbing

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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R160 FNS is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R160 FNS, 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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R160 FNS is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R160 FNS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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