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R692 MCA

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,350 mi
Last recorded101,350 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 MCA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 101,350 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 101,350 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 6,277 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 1,957 miles

Car stopped & would not restart,main positve battery lead loose.Tighten lead.NEEDS TO BE CHECKED

Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/R tyre tread perished

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jul 2009 1,949 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Car stopped & would not restart,main positve battery lead loose.Tighten lead.NEEDS TO BE CHECKED

Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre tread perished

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jul 2008 98,028 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 98,028 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 94,158 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 88,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 86,271 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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R692 MCA is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R692 MCA, 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 R692 MCA registered?

R692 MCA is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R692 MCA safe to buy?

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