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R175 VHJ

1997 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,391 mi
Last recorded93,391 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 93,391 miles

nearside front tyre badly cracked on walls and tread

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2011 93,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front brake disc worn thin

nearside front tyre badly cracked on walls and tread

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front brake disc worn thin

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2010 89,414 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 89,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,741 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 79,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 75,971 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 75,791 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 75,339 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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R175 VHJ is a 1997 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,796cc 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 R175 VHJ, 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 R175 VHJ registered?

R175 VHJ is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R175 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 VHJ 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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