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R212 KKH

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,557 mi
Last recorded90,557 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 KKH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,385 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 89,385 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

coolant reservoir insecure

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2014 89,385 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,385 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 87,681 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 87,300 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,905 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 74,807 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 71,608 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 71,608 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 48,425 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

nearside outer sill corroding

Fail 29 May 2007 48,425 miles

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

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

nearside outer sill corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2006 45,444 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 45,443 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes corrodeing

exh b-box outer skin corroded

o/s/f lower susp arm rear bush splitting

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm centrre tread

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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R212 KKH is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R212 KKH, 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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R212 KKH is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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