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R34 GFS

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,373 mi
Last recorded5,373 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 GFS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 5,373 miles

corrosion to nearside outer door sill

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to offside outer door sill

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

damage to drivers door

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside rear quarter panel

Fail 9 Jan 2009 4,962 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside outer door sill

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to offside outer door sill

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

damage to drivers door

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside rear quarter panel

Pass 24 Jan 2008 85,602 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 85,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2008 84,660 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2007 67,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 67,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 52,219 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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R34 GFS is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R34 GFS, 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 R34 GFS registered?

R34 GFS is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R34 GFS safe to buy?

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