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R799 SWG

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,188 mi
Last recorded94,188 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 SWG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 94,188 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 94,188 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear outer sills corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 88,512 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 78,736 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 69,080 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 69,065 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 59,217 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 59,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R799 SWG is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R799 SWG, 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 R799 SWG registered?

R799 SWG is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R799 SWG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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