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R248 VLK

1997 Ford Puma

Turquoise Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,286 mi
Last recorded97,286 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 VLK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2009 97,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 90,791 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 86,868 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front end damaged repaired

Pass 16 Dec 2005 84,308 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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R248 VLK is a 1997 Ford Puma in Turquoise with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R248 VLK, 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 R248 VLK registered?

R248 VLK is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R248 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 VLK shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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