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R711 FNG

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,260 mi
Last recorded75,260 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 FNG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,260 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 75,260 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

corrosion under car

front wipers split

inbalance rear brakes

Pass 16 Feb 2011 67,714 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS CORRORED

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2011 67,699 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS CORRORED

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,596 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 65,578 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,280 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 63,211 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 61,050 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 58,484 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 56,379 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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R711 FNG is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R711 FNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R711 FNG registered?

R711 FNG is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R711 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 FNG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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