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R810 TLF

1997 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,070 mi
Last recorded24,070 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 TLF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,070 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 18,580 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 109,696 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 109,696 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 143 miles

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

handbrake nearing the limit of travel

Fail 4 Feb 2008 143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

handbrake nearing the limit of travel

Pass 21 Nov 2006 93,985 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 93,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all front t/c/a bushes poor condition

n/s beam pattern poor

slight play both top suspension mounts

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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R810 TLF is a 1997 Ford Puma in Green 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 R810 TLF, 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 R810 TLF registered?

R810 TLF is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R810 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R810 TLF 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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