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R787 GGK

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,295 mi
Last recorded28,295 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 GGK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 28,295 miles

drivers door sticking

Fail 12 May 2014 28,295 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

drivers door sticking

Pass 17 May 2013 14,722 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2013 14,722 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2012 99,687 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 89,515 miles

advanced corrosion o/s rear outer door sill

both rear strut top mounts have some movement

Fail 25 May 2011 89,515 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advanced corrosion o/s rear outer door sill

both rear strut top mounts have some movement

Pass 20 May 2010 81,981 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 81,981 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

O/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/ OUTER SILL

SLIGHT NOISE IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SOME PLAY IN FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES

SOME WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 29 May 2009 72,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 65,542 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 65,542 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 58,775 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in wall

Pass 31 May 2006 49,839 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 49,839 miles

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

FRONT BRAKEDISCS WEARING THIN

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

excess corrosion on rear silencer

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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R787 GGK is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R787 GGK, 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 R787 GGK registered?

R787 GGK is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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