MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,890 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R408 RSS is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R408 RSS, 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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How do I check the history of R408 RSS?
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What year was R408 RSS registered?
R408 RSS is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R408 RSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R408 RSS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R408 RSS have outstanding finance?
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