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R616 XNO

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,793 mi
Last recorded48,793 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 XNO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 48,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 48,793 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 45,464 miles

Coil spring corroded all four road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 41,703 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 41,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 40,574 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 40,196 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 39,405 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 37,497 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 34,349 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 33,670 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,112 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,212 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,106 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,702 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,658 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,009 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 17,987 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,371 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 15,437 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 15,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R616 XNO is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R616 XNO, 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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R616 XNO is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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