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R978 WOO

1997 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

914 mi
Last recorded914 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 WOO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 914 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 908 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 98,494 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 88,539 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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R978 WOO is a 1997 Ford Puma in Grey 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 R978 WOO, 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 R978 WOO registered?

R978 WOO is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R978 WOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R978 WOO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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