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R100 MPW

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,487 mi
Last recorded98,487 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 MPW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 98,487 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 90,683 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 90,340 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 90,340 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 86,881 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 86,881 miles

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

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

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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R100 MPW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 63,582 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 R100 MPW, 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 28 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R100 MPW registered?

R100 MPW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R100 MPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R100 MPW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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