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R767 OAJ

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,922 mi
Last recorded77,922 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 OAJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,922 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 77,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,960 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 65,924 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,248 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,504 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 60,504 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 57,638 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 52,036 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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R767 OAJ is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R767 OAJ, 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 R767 OAJ registered?

R767 OAJ is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R767 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R767 OAJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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