MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s & n/s rear axle mounting bushes worn
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s & n/s rear axle mounting bushes worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
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R389 JBJ is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 R389 JBJ, 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 R389 JBJ registered?
R389 JBJ is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R389 JBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R389 JBJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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