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R116 VOG

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,987 mi
Last recorded43,987 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 VOG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 43,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 43,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,863 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 37,863 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,554 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 32,848 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 32,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 29,761 miles

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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R116 VOG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R116 VOG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R116 VOG registered?

R116 VOG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R116 VOG safe to buy?

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