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R9 NYK

1997 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1704cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,635 mi
Last recorded96,635 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 NYK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,704cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 96,635 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 96,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 95,183 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 95,180 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 90,425 miles

ADVISE ON CONDITION OF O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING

Fail 10 Jan 2011 90,424 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ADVISE ON CONDITION OF O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 84,231 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 78,722 miles

n/s rear seatbelt not inspected child seat fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2008 75,023 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 75,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 71,303 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 67,138 miles

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

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

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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R9 NYK is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,704cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R9 NYK, 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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R9 NYK is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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