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R252 XAR

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 XAR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009

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

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

door warning light lit

front splitter held on by cable tyes

nearside door mirror cover missing

Fail 27 Oct 2009 75,359 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

door warning light lit

front splitter held on by cable tyes

nearside door mirror cover missing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 70,485 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 30 Oct 2008 70,485 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 12 Nov 2007 64,322 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door mirror

Pass 23 Oct 2006 58,354 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 58,954 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wiper blades

Pass 9 Nov 2005 51,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

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

Offside top suspension mount

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 51,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside top suspension mount

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R252 XAR is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R252 XAR, 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 R252 XAR registered?

R252 XAR is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R252 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 XAR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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