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R81 DAE

1997 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,036 mi
Last recorded40,036 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 DAE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 40,036 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust has coroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Sep 2020 40,036 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust has coroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 37,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 37,811 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 35,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot has a split in it (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside wiper insecure

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 35,502 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both "d" bushes excessively worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split badly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-laminated and broken away from retainer (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot has a split in it (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside wiper insecure

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,795 miles

Front wiper blades abit smeery

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective run flat damage ()

exhaust middle and rear boxs rusty

rear wiper blade split

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2017 31,795 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump blocked? (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective run flat damage ()

exhaust middle and rear boxs rusty

rear wiper blade split

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,764 miles

advise rear silencer box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,147 miles

movment in nearside and offside rear top suspension top mounts

Fail 10 Aug 2012 26,090 miles

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 26,090 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 25,346 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

body damage

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,346 miles

body damage

Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,668 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 23,907 miles

n/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2009 23,849 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

n/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,827 miles

Exhaust back box starting to rust

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside wing mirror held on with tape

Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,652 miles

crack in nearside rear lamp

Pass 6 Feb 2006 20,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R81 DAE is a 1997 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R81 DAE, 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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R81 DAE is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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