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R82 XJN

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,135 mi
Last recorded30,135 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 XJN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 30,135 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,776 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,566 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 14,566 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 7,582 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield broken(above middle section)

front wipers smearing

fuel/brake pipe under vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2008 7,415 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield broken(above middle section)

front wipers smearing

fuel/brake pipe under vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2007 94,910 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 83,408 miles

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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R82 XJN is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R82 XJN, 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 R82 XJN registered?

R82 XJN is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R82 XJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R82 XJN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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