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R818 CMV

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,495 mi
Last recorded13,495 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 CMV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 13,495 miles

All four tyres are very mishaped

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 13,440 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 13,088 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 12,978 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 12,977 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 12,870 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 12,870 miles

Indicator switch faulty not lighting up (1.4.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,814 miles

hazard warning lamp inoprative

Pass 10 Nov 2006 12,807 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R818 CMV is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R818 CMV, 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 R818 CMV registered?

R818 CMV is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R818 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 CMV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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