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R870 EGK

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,922 mi
Last recorded55,922 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 EGK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 55,922 miles

handbrake travel near stop advise inspection/adjustment

Fail 10 Aug 2026 55,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

handbrake travel near stop advise inspection/adjustment

Pass 6 Aug 2025 54,861 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 53,336 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 50,883 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 50,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,650 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 46,683 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both nearside and offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2021 42,868 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 41,006 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 41,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,238 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,710 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 29,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,695 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 23,364 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 23,364 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 22,931 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 22,931 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,310 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 21,392 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 21,392 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,583 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,641 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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R870 EGK is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R870 EGK, 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 R870 EGK registered?

R870 EGK is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R870 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 EGK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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