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R592 NNJ

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,128 mi
Last recorded14,128 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 NNJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 14,128 miles

body showing light corrosion on panels

both front headlight lenses starting to cloud over

different size tyres front to rear.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 14,128 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

body showing light corrosion on panels

both front headlight lenses starting to cloud over

different size tyres front to rear.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 12,613 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS SHOWING CORROSION

BOTH HAND BRAKE CABLES OUTER CASINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION CORRODED

NO SPARE WHEEL OR TYRE ON VEHICLE ADVISE TO RECTIFY

REAR NO PLATE BECOMING SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONBANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR SECTIONS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 7 Mar 2011 11,812 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 11,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Feb 2010 3,879 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 3,819 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 95,145 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 83,278 miles

1 exhaust mtg broken but still secure rear box

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2007 73,997 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

play in offside front top suspension mount

Fail 5 Jan 2007 73,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside inner c,v,gaiter leaking grease

Pass 2 Dec 2005 97,614 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 64,249 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R592 NNJ is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R592 NNJ, 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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R592 NNJ is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R592 NNJ safe to buy?

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