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R770 KGF

1997 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,810 mi
Last recorded15,810 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 KGF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 15,810 miles

chissi rusty

inner sills rusty

slight play n/s/f wheel

Fail 29 Oct 2011 15,438 miles

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

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

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

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

chissi rusty

inner sills rusty

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2010 5,441 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 94,646 miles

NS CENTRE AND REAR OUTER SILL IS RUSTY

NS FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE HAS STARTED TO RUST AT THE REAR AND MAY NEED CHANGING SOON.

NS OUTER CV GAITER HAS JUST STARTED TO CRACK

OS OUTER CV GAITERS IS CRACKED

Pass 21 Oct 2008 84,186 miles

BOTH REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

ENGINE V PULLEY BELT IS CRACKED

OSR WHEEL ARCH IS RUSTY

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY

Pass 29 Oct 2007 74,512 miles

ENGINE V PULLEY BELT CRACKED.

NS OUTER SILL AND NSR WHEEL ARCH ARE GOING RUSTY

Pass 3 Oct 2006 62,070 miles

NS NUMBER PLATE LAMP STARTED TO WORK

Pass 2 Nov 2005 54,614 miles

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

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

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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R770 KGF is a 1997 Ford Puma in Green 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 R770 KGF, 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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What year was R770 KGF registered?

R770 KGF is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R770 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 KGF 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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