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R948 SAU

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,605 mi
Last recorded70,605 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 SAU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 70,605 miles

fuel pipes corroding

o/s and n/s floors corroding

o/s and n/s outersills corroding

slight wear in o/s/f suspension arm rear bush

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,640 miles

0/s outer cv boot perishing

both outer sills corroding

fuel lines corroding

n/s/f wishbone rear bush separating but not resulting in excess play

play in n/s/f strut top mounting

Pass 18 Aug 2007 48,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 48,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 36,432 miles

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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R948 SAU is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R948 SAU, 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 R948 SAU registered?

R948 SAU is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R948 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R948 SAU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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