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R844 ABP

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,418 mi
Last recorded8,418 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 ABP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 8,418 miles

front brake discs worn badly

rear brake hoses perishing badly

rear tyres low on tread

sills and floor rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2008 8,263 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs worn badly

rear brake hoses perishing badly

rear tyres low on tread

sills and floor rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2007 105,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 89,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion on floorpan and body seams

corrosion on nearside sill

corrosion on offside sill

nearside front tyre worn 5-1mm

offside and nearside front outer cv boots starting to perish

offside front tyre worn 5-1mm

power steering pipes corroded

slight grease leak from offside front inner cv joint boot

Pass 22 Oct 2005 81,407 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

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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R844 ABP is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R844 ABP, 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 R844 ABP registered?

R844 ABP is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R844 ABP safe to buy?

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