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R214 YNB

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,186 mi
Last recorded74,186 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 YNB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 74,186 miles

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2009 64,731 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 64,615 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 59,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front and rear no plates have a back ground which is acceptable for mot standards but may not meet police regulations

Pass 25 Nov 2008 59,417 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front and rear no plates have a back ground which is acceptable for mot standards but may not meet police regulations

Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 54,653 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 54,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 51,445 miles

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

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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R214 YNB is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc 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 R214 YNB, 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 R214 YNB registered?

R214 YNB is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R214 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 YNB 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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