MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,194 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
aerial broken/loose
both front brake pipes corroding
both front c.v gaitors deteriating
earth strap at top of engine(rear)broken
engine damp
front brake imbalance
front bumper not sitting correctly at corners
front discs deteriating
handbrake travel could improve
nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriating
nearside rear tyre low on outer edge
offside front abs sensor loose at droplink
offside front tyre wearing quicker on inner edge
oil filter starting to deteriate
rear wiper inop
rear wiper torn
slight movement in both front strut top mounts
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
aerial broken/loose
both front brake pipes corroding
both front c.v gaitors deteriating
earth strap at top of engine(rear)broken
engine damp
exhaust corroding
front brake imbalance
front bumper not sitting correctly at corners
front discs deteriating
front flexi deteriating
handbrake travel could improve
nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriating
nearside rear tyre low on outer edge
offside front abs sensor loose at droplink
offside front tyre wearing quicker on inner edge
oil filter starting to deteriate
rear back box blowing
rear wiper inop
rear wiper torn
slight movement in both front strut top mounts
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
exhaust system corroded
front bumper seated not correctly
handbrake reserve travel can be improved
nearside front brake pipe covered grease
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
nearside power steering pipe corroded
offside engine damp
offside front brake pipe corroded
rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
exhaust system corroded
front bumper seated not correctly
handbrake reserve travel can be improved
nearside front brake pipe covered grease
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
nearside power steering pipe corroded
offside engine damp
offside front brake pipe corroded
rear wheel arches corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear axle bushes split
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front brake pipes coated with grease
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres slightly perished and nearside rear tyre slightly distorted
coolant leaking
rear wiper torn
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R983 GSX is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R983 GSX, 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 R983 GSX registered?
R983 GSX is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 November 1997.
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