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R376 RSP

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,612 mi
Last recorded83,612 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 RSP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,612 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 83,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 79,606 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 79,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 74,194 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 66,176 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 66,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 60,477 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 55,914 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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R376 RSP is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R376 RSP, 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

How do I check the history of R376 RSP?

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What year was R376 RSP registered?

R376 RSP is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R376 RSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R376 RSP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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