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R944 VYA

1997 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,606 mi
Last recorded81,606 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 VYA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,606 miles

child seat fitted to nsr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion breaking out to os/ns outer sills and around rear suspention components

nsf brake pipe slightly corroded

osf and nsf brake hoses slightly deteriorated

osf and nsf tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Jun 2013 81,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seat fitted to nsr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion breaking out to os/ns outer sills and around rear suspention components

nsf brake pipe slightly corroded

osf and nsf brake hoses slightly deteriorated

osf and nsf tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to nsr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion breaking out to os and ns inner/outer sills and around rear suspention components

nsf brake pipe slightly corroded

osf outer and nsf outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,236 miles

corrosion breaking out around rear suspention components and os and ns inner/outer sills

nsf brake pipe slightly corroded

osf and nsf brake hoses slightly deteriorated

osf outer and nsf outer constant velocity gaiters deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2010 74,639 miles

corrosion breaking out to os/ns outer sills and around rear suspention components

os outer and ns outer constant velocity joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

osr and nsr brake hoses slightly deteriorated and upper feruls slightly corroded

osr outer and nsr outer brake pipe unions corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,450 miles

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 69,167 miles

rust o/s/r outer sill

rust under car

Fail 23 Jun 2008 69,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

rust o/s/r outer sill

rust under car

Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,782 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 59,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 50,950 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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 VYA is a 1997 Ford Puma in Green 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 R944 VYA, 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 VYA registered?

R944 VYA is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R944 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R944 VYA 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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