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R650 DRF

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,495 mi
Last recorded88,495 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 DRF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,495 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 84,584 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 76,891 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 76,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 71,590 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 71,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 66,303 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 66,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 54,855 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 54,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

emmissions not fully tested due to condition of exhaust

near side front tyre near to limit

off side front tyre near to limit

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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R650 DRF is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R650 DRF, 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 R650 DRF registered?

R650 DRF is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R650 DRF safe to buy?

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