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R657 AVM

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,221 mi
Last recorded18,221 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 AVM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2009 18,221 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2009 18,221 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 944 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 96,154 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 87,543 miles

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

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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R657 AVM is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black 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 R657 AVM, 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 R657 AVM registered?

R657 AVM is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R657 AVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 AVM 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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