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R802 TST

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,704 mi
Last recorded85,704 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 TST
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 85,704 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 85,702 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 85,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 85,626 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 85,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 76,207 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 76,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 75,301 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 75,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R802 TST is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R802 TST, 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 R802 TST registered?

R802 TST is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R802 TST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 TST shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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