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R876 PNR

1997 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,521 mi
Last recorded94,521 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 PNR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 94,521 miles

both front tyres low tread

corrosion on ns and os outer sills

corrosion on osf floor

Pass 22 Nov 2010 88,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2009 82,248 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 82,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 77,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,273 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 69,533 miles

Centre piece of exhaust corroding.

Fail 15 Nov 2007 69,533 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Centre piece of exhaust corroding.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 56,747 miles

previous adv ises still apply from test no 282877326353

Fail 23 Nov 2006 56,747 miles

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

n/s o/s front brake discs starting to wear slightly thin

n/s o/s front suspension coil springs rusting badly but not broken at test

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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R876 PNR is a 1997 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R876 PNR, 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 R876 PNR registered?

R876 PNR is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 November 1997.

Is R876 PNR safe to buy?

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