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R927 WNE

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,333 mi
Last recorded100,333 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 WNE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 100,333 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Nearside rear inner sil corroded

Offside rear brake back plate corroded

Offside rear inner sil corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 90,580 miles

Both front brake flexis deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front CV gaiter misting slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,580 miles

Both front brake flexis deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front CV gaiter misting slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,342 miles

Both front tyres cracked very slightly

Exhaust corroded

Front pads worn

Rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,674 miles

Both front and rear brake flexis deteriorated

Corrosion on rear wheel arches

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2009 75,645 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,460 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 64,624 miles

All four tyres worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 58,257 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,257 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 52,997 miles

Exhaust rear silencer rusty

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 52,997 miles

Exhaust rear silencer rusty

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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R927 WNE is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R927 WNE, 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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R927 WNE is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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