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R351 TLT

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

2,804 mi
Last recorded2,804 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 TLT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 2,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 2,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 91,309 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 91,302 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

front number plate deteriated

n/s/f lower arm bush started to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2009 83,495 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Signs of corrosion of both outer sills.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 83,495 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Signs of corrosion of both outer sills.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 76,937 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel rims slight damage on inner facing.

Fail 2 Aug 2008 76,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

offside and nearside rear wheel rims slight damage on inner facing.

Pass 4 Aug 2007 71,284 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to crack/deteriorate. Both lower ball joints have slight play in them.

Both rigid rear brake pipes to flexi-hoses corroded and will soon require replacement.

Inner rim of l/h front and l/h rear wheels buckled.

Fail 3 Aug 2007 71,284 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Bonnet catch seized.

Both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to crack/deteriorate.

Both rigid rear brake pipes up to flexi-hoses are corroded and will soon require replacement.

Inner rim buckle in l/h rear and l/h front wheels.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 67,063 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R351 TLT is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue 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 R351 TLT, 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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R351 TLT is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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