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R721 DJV

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,546 mi
Last recorded77,546 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 DJV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,546 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 68,051 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 68,020 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 6 Jun 2009 54,520 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 21 May 2008 44,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,201 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 35,596 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 32,734 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

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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R721 DJV is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R721 DJV, 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 R721 DJV registered?

R721 DJV is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R721 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R721 DJV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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