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R93 TLT

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,550 mi
Last recorded42,550 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 TLT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 40,602 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 40,602 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,348 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,892 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 34,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,535 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 423 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,480 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 67,222 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 67,222 miles

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

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

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

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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R93 TLT is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R93 TLT, 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 R93 TLT registered?

R93 TLT is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R93 TLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R93 TLT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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