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R726 PNP

1997 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,876 mi
Last recorded10,876 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 PNP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 10,876 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 6,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 6,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 1,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 1,290 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 94,700 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 94,666 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 84,861 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise wiper scratches in bottom middle of screen

Pass 15 Nov 2005 74,161 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 74,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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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R726 PNP is a 1997 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R726 PNP, 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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R726 PNP is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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