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R364 BAU

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,239 mi
Last recorded94,239 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 BAU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,239 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 94,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 87,096 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 78,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 70,188 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 70,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,965 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 60,741 miles

n/s sill panel beginning to corrode -- n/s rear brake pipe beginning to corrode

Pass 23 Sep 2006 55,442 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 51,040 miles

n/s front tyre worn -- n/s sill beginning to corrode

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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R364 BAU is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R364 BAU, 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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R364 BAU is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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