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R127 CGH

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,107 mi
Last recorded57,107 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 CGH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 May 2013 57,107 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front flexi brake pipe secured by cable tie and slightly perished

nearside rear metal brake pipe requires further clipping soon

offside front flexi brake pipe slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 55,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills andf outersills slighty corroded

both head lamp aims on upper limit

front number plate cracked

nearside rear wheel bearing requires attention soon

oil leak around engine

Pass 31 May 2011 52,860 miles

footbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2011 52,797 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

nearside headlight aim on upper limit

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 50,538 miles

both front floors slightly corroded

both number plates have a computer generated effect on them

both outersills slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly worn

handbrake travel requires attention soon

offside front ot rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 29 May 2009 45,721 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in nearside rear top shocker mount

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 May 2009 45,637 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres close to legal limit

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in nearside rear top shocker mount

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2008 41,805 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,446 miles

N earside front suspension strut top mount slight play.

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded/blowing,also 1 x hanger broken.

Pass 14 Jan 2006 18,329 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R127 CGH is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R127 CGH, 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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R127 CGH is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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