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R194 DDV

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,199 mi
Last recorded87,199 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 DDV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 87,199 miles

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

both sills are corroding

cv gaiters are ex. deteriorated

exhaust heatshield is loose above the back box

exhaust rubber mountings are deteriorated

front discs are wearing and the pads are low !

n/s/r tyre has nails in the tread

o/s/f tyre is on legal limit and is deteriorated

o/s/r brake has slight bind

oil leaks

rear brake pipes are corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,621 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,901 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 95,241 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 95,238 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mountings worn.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 89,565 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 80,859 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 80,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 68,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight buckle in nearside front wheel rim inner edge

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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R194 DDV is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R194 DDV, 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 R194 DDV registered?

R194 DDV is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R194 DDV safe to buy?

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