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R177 GBR

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,491 mi
Last recorded2,491 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 GBR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 2,491 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all floor pans & under side of car have surface corrosion

front exhaust hanger rubber is deteriorated but secure

nearside rear tyre has age related cracks & is waering on edges

off side inner cv gaiter has some grease weaping around the clip

Pass 15 Mar 2012 97,169 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 97,169 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 96,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 85,101 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 11,586 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

underside of vehicle corroding in various places

Fail 23 Jan 2010 11,530 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

underside of vehicle corroding in various places

Pass 6 Feb 2009 2,750 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 2,736 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 90,884 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 82,538 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 82,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006

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

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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R177 GBR is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc 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 R177 GBR, 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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R177 GBR is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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