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R332 YRJ

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,828 mi
Last recorded2,828 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 YRJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 2,828 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 96,881 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 96,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 94,699 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 89,235 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 79,701 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 70,311 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 YRJ is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R332 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R332 YRJ registered?

R332 YRJ is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R332 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 YRJ shows 7 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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