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R797 CDV

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,378 mi
Last recorded93,378 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 CDV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,378 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 93,220 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear inner seal corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner seal corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn rubber boots deteriorated (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2014 90,772 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,209 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 89,209 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2012 87,471 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,028 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 84,335 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 27 Apr 2009 82,607 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 82,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 78,210 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 75,594 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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R797 CDV is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R797 CDV, 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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R797 CDV is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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