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R332 YPV

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,006 mi
Last recorded63,006 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 YPV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 63,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 63,005 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on edges (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 61,116 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,509 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,703 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 56,702 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,135 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,784 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,545 miles

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

Oil leak

spare steel wheel fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,317 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 44,313 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake Discs Scored/Pitted

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,830 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,082 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear brake hose ferules slightly corroded.

Front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2009 39,082 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear brake hose ferules slightly corroded.

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,476 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake hose ferules slightly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2008 37,476 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear brake hose ferules slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,805 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked but still able to read

Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,907 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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R332 YPV is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R332 YPV, 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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R332 YPV is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R332 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 YPV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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