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R610 SET

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,142 mi
Last recorded72,142 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 SET
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 72,142 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 64,418 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 64,418 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,572 miles

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

rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 1 Oct 2008 62,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,166 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 59,166 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

c/v gaiters starting to perish

corrosion on steel brake pipes

o/side front tyre wearing inner edge

o/side number plate dim

recommend steering tracking is checked

Fail 17 Oct 2006 52,019 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine /gear box wet with oil †surface corrosion to exhaust system

hand brake cable outer casing heavely corroded †perrishing to various brake hoses/metal ends corroded †sligth damage to alloy rims

perrishing/cracking to various suspension bushes †slight wear to steering system joints/components †surface corrosion to varioius brake pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2006 52,019 miles

engine /gear box wet with oil †surface corrosion to exhaust system

hand brake cable outer casing heavely corroded †perrishing to various brake hoses/metal ends corroded †sligth damage to alloy rims

perrishing/cracking to various suspension bushes †slight wear to steering system joints/components †surface corrosion to varioius brake pipes

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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R610 SET 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 55.6%.

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 R610 SET, 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 R610 SET registered?

R610 SET is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R610 SET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R610 SET shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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