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R758 HWR

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,528 mi
Last recorded73,528 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 HWR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,528 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 73,527 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

FRONT BUMPER IS INSECURE

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2010 73,524 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,189 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 70,147 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 65,469 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 65,467 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,820 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 57,721 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 53,524 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 53,524 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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R758 HWR is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue 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 R758 HWR, 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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R758 HWR is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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