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R641 ABK

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,884 mi
Last recorded28,884 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 ABK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,884 miles

offside and nearside, brake pipes to rear hoses corroding

offside rear outer wheel arch corroding

offside wiper rubber deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2012 28,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside and nearside, brake pipes to rear hoses corroding

offside rear outer wheel arch corroding

offside wiper rubber deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,872 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 18,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 5,816 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 5,816 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 99,270 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to perish

Fail 23 Jul 2009 99,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to perish

Pass 14 Jul 2008 94,424 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2007 89,710 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 89,710 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 81,053 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 81,053 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 73,129 miles

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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R641 ABK is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R641 ABK, 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 R641 ABK registered?

R641 ABK is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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