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R314 RBD

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,997 mi
Last recorded93,997 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 RBD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 93,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 93,744 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 80,737 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,274 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 67,165 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,634 miles

Front shock absorbers weak.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,114 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,804 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,290 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,799 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,172 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,777 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,239 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,666 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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R314 RBD is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R314 RBD, 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 R314 RBD registered?

R314 RBD is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R314 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R314 RBD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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