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R646 XGV

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,969 mi
Last recorded18,969 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 XGV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 18,969 miles

n/s/rear shocker top bush slight play???

no plate light n/s dim but working

o/s/front side light dim but working??

rear axle bushes n/s o/s slight play???

Pass 30 Jul 2008 3,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2007 1,030 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 1,024 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine misfire

Pass 14 Aug 2006 96,708 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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R646 XGV is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R646 XGV, 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 R646 XGV registered?

R646 XGV is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R646 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R646 XGV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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