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R793 VPU

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,085 mi
Last recorded71,085 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 VPU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,085 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear chassis legs,inner sills and floorpan

handbrake has long travel,may need adjustment

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2014 71,085 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear chassis legs,inner sills and floorpan

handbrake has long travel,may need adjustment

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,249 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

some corrosion to o/s outer sill and n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,480 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 67,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 65,551 miles

corrosion forming on inner sills and floor pan

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,298 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 61,669 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,511 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 56,347 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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R793 VPU is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R793 VPU, 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 R793 VPU registered?

R793 VPU is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 October 1997.

Is R793 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R793 VPU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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