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R944 FNW

1997 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

9,963 mi
Last recorded9,963 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 FNW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 9,963 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 505 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 89,514 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,215 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 80,494 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 71,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 71,306 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 61,968 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 61,968 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise pads and discs to be replaced †advise rear shocks

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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R944 FNW is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R944 FNW, 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 R944 FNW registered?

R944 FNW is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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