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R715 CHS

1997 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,699 mi
Last recorded61,699 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 CHS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 61,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2012 61,691 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,514 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 56,508 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,392 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,758 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,077 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 40,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise slight play both rear axle bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise slight play both rear axle bushes

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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R715 CHS is a 1997 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R715 CHS, 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 R715 CHS registered?

R715 CHS is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R715 CHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R715 CHS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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