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R869 PDC

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,153 mi
Last recorded90,153 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 PDC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 90,153 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 83,303 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 77,293 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 68,654 miles

n/s/r tyre slight mishape in tread

Fail 28 Jan 2008 68,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre slight mishape in tread

Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,739 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 51,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise - rear metal brake pipes slighy corrosion - †anti roll bar links stiff- †brake disc inner faces deteriorating †

Pass 23 Jan 2006 51,632 miles

advise - rear metal brake pipes slighy corrosion - †anti roll bar links stiff- †brake disc inner faces deteriorating †

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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R869 PDC is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black 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 R869 PDC, 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 R869 PDC registered?

R869 PDC is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R869 PDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R869 PDC 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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