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R377 GNJ

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,627 mi
Last recorded96,627 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 96,627 miles

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

heat shield above rear box insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2012 96,600 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

heat shield above rear box insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,484 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 83,042 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box detiriating

Pass 26 Mar 2009 75,158 miles

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroding

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S and O/S Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Mar 2008 70,077 miles

oil leak engine, near side wheel damaged, both front tyres low inner edges, front brake discs slight corrosion, exhaust rear silencer outter casing corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 65,298 miles

Screen is chipped †Front struts top mounts are worn †Tyres are misshaped †Rear box is corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2006 61,758 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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R377 GNJ is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R377 GNJ, 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 R377 GNJ registered?

R377 GNJ is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R377 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R377 GNJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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