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R136 RJH

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,224 mi
Last recorded35,224 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 RJH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 35,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs scored and pitted on either side

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 35,208 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs scored and pitted on either side

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 17,366 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

exhaust system corroded in places

front brake disc's corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 May 2013 12,002 miles

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

nearside front tyre heavily perished on outer tread edge but not yet excessive

Fail 20 May 2013 11,996 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nearside front tyre heavily perished on outer tread edge but not yet excessive

Pass 23 May 2012 2,212 miles

minor movement front anti-rollbar "D" bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,375 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corrored on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 92,332 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 92,327 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 85,652 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 85,652 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 67,920 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 67,920 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,488 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 54,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise front shocks should be replaced in pairs

rear exhaust box very poor

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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R136 RJH is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R136 RJH, 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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R136 RJH is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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