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R108 COT

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,572 mi
Last recorded96,572 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 COT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2012 96,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r chassis and floor showing signs of corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad oil leak

both outer sills starting to show corrosion

hazzard light button missing

n/s/r floor and chassis showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f wheel slightly distorted/buckled

rear exhaust box outer casing badly corroded

rear lamp assys full condensation

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Jan 2012 90,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

hazard light switch top missing

Fail 4 Jan 2012 90,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

hazard light switch top missing

Pass 22 Jan 2011 86,639 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 78,272 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 78,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

hand brake travel requires attention

Pass 15 Jan 2009 74,055 miles

coolant leak around thermostst housing area, play in both front mc pherson strut top mountings, dent to o/s/f wheel rim, surface corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe,

exhaust centre and rear silencers corroded, slighht wear to both rear radiuis arm bushes, tyre tread depths; both front 3.0mm, both rear 6.0mm, 195/50/15v

oily residue around power steering pump area, both front tyres worn on edges, o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition and parrtially unbonded, n/s/f shockabsorber weak

Fail 13 Jan 2009 74,055 miles

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

coolant leak around thermostst housing area, play in both front mc pherson strut top mountings, dent to o/s/f wheel rim, surface corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe,

exhaust centre and rear silencers corroded, slighht wear to both rear radiuis arm bushes, tyre tread depths; both front 3.0mm, both rear 6.0mm, 195/50/15v

oily residue around power steering pump area, both front tyres worn on edges, o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush in poor condition and parrtially unbonded, n/s/f shockabsorber weak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 67,876 miles

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode, tyre tread depths; both front 4.0mm, both rear 6.0mm, 195/50/15v

general corrosion forming to underbody, corrosion to exhaust and rear silencer outer casing badly corroded, slight play in both rear damper top mountings,

Fail 8 Jan 2008 67,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode, tyre tread depths; both front 4.0mm, both rear 6.0mm, 195/50/15v

coolant level low prir to test and coolant pipe failed during test resulting in major coolant leak from heater pipe area

general corrosion forming to underbody, corrosion to exhaust and rear silencer outer casing badly corroded, slight play in both rear damper top mountings,

Pass 11 Jan 2007 58,368 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 58,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 51,192 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R108 COT is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R108 COT, 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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R108 COT is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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