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R107 LAF

1998 Ford Puma

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,607 mi
Last recorded76,607 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 LAF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 76,607 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,236 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 73,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,456 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 65,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,849 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 61,849 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,613 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,106 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,915 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,255 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,682 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 38,682 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,009 miles

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

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

both front tyres have slight damage to side walls

rear brake hose ends corroded off side near side

rear suspension corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2008 35,009 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

both front tyres have slight damage to side walls

rear brake hose ends corroded off side near side

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,200 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 33,177 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,471 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2006 30,451 miles

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

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

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

front tyre on limits

rear axle corroded

rear brake hose ends corroded

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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R107 LAF is a 1998 Ford Puma in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R107 LAF, 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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R107 LAF is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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