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R724 JTW

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,824 mi
Last recorded1,824 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 JTW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 1,824 miles

front and rear coil springs advanced corrosion

front and rear shock absorber top bushes advanced wear

front anti-roll bar bushes poor condition and slight play

o/s/f cv gaitor poor condition

outer and underbody sill to floors advanced corrosion

rear chassis advanced corrosion

slight rear brake in-balance

Pass 13 Aug 2011 96,391 miles

Front headlamps slightly yellowing

Front tyres on legal limit

Fuel pipes advanced corrosion

Handbrake travel

handbrake travel slightly high

outer and underbody sills advanced corrosion

rear axle mounting bushes slight wear

rear exhaust has been repaired - ok at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2010 90,678 miles

Front and rear springs advance corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 90,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Front and rear springs advance corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 84,952 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front anti-roll bar D - bushes slight wear

front cv boots poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,292 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 78,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/o/s sill steps advance corrosion

n/s/o/s/r wheel archs advance corrosion

o/s/r sill end advance corrosion

o/s/r tyre advance wear

Pass 25 Jul 2007 71,386 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 63,056 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 63,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R724 JTW is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red 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 R724 JTW, 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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R724 JTW is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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