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R171 GGH

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,239 mi
Last recorded76,239 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 GGH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 76,239 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 70,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,258 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,756 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 63,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside front inner cv boot leaking grease.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 63,723 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,385 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,094 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 58,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,935 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,546 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 47,510 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 43,476 miles

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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R171 GGH is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R171 GGH, 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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R171 GGH is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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