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R964 TJC

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,795 mi
Last recorded5,795 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 TJC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 5,795 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion around rear suspension area

o/s steering rack gaiter damp

Fail 7 Aug 2008 5,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion around rear suspension area

o/s steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 18 Jul 2007 2,671 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 97,345 miles

front bottom arm bushes perished

no fuel cap

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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R964 TJC is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R964 TJC, 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 R964 TJC registered?

R964 TJC is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R964 TJC safe to buy?

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