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R298 GNJ

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,748 mi
Last recorded5,748 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 5,748 miles

Fan belt deteriorate

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

Nearside mirror slight damage

Nearside rear lower bumper has small cover missing(next to the fog light)

Offside door eletrict window not in good working

Offside front bumper slight damage

Rear wiper deteriorate

Fail 22 Oct 2008 5,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid level low

Fan belt deteriorate

Front brake pads worn down low

Hand brake slight up high

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

Nearside mirror slight damage

Nearside rear lower bumper has small cover missing(next to the fog light)

Offside door eletrict window not in good working

Offside front bumper slight damage

Rear wiper deteriorate

engine coolant leak and warning light on

Pass 2 Oct 2007 94,333 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 94,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 80,494 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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R298 GNJ is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R298 GNJ, 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 R298 GNJ registered?

R298 GNJ is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R298 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 GNJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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