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R307 YRJ

1997 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,985 mi
Last recorded96,985 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 YRJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2011 96,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

center brake light one bulb not working

Fail 23 Jul 2010 93,147 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 93,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 88,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2009 88,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 79,676 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2007 69,718 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2007 69,718 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2006 67,638 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 67,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 63,354 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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R307 YRJ is a 1997 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R307 YRJ, 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 R307 YRJ registered?

R307 YRJ is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R307 YRJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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