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R699 EGK

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,421 mi
Last recorded13,421 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 EGK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 13,421 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 13,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 13,380 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Both front brake flexi hoses are slightly deterioated.

Both rear brake pipe ferrules are slightly corroded.

Front exhaust flexi joint is deterioated.

Wipers smearing slightly.

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 11,136 miles

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2011 11,135 miles

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

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

offside front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2011 11,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2010 8,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion in both rear wheel archs

Pass 5 Oct 2009 1,098 miles

both front brake flexi hoses and c.v gaiters perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to inner sills and floor pans

lift in both rear shock top bushes

n/s/f inner brake pad becoming low

Pass 22 Oct 2008 96,367 miles

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail

corrosion to o/s/f lower door shut area

front number plate cracked

o/s/f brake flexi hose perished

Pass 18 Oct 2007 88,311 miles

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

front number plate cracked

n/s/f brake disc scored and corroded on inner surface

o/s/f lower arm front and rear inner bushes becoming worn

slight corrosion to exhaust centre silencer outer casing

slight movement in o/s/f shock absorber top mount

Pass 30 Oct 2006 80,546 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 80,415 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2005 69,141 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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R699 EGK is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R699 EGK, 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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R699 EGK is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R699 EGK safe to buy?

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