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R145 VWP

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,688 mi
Last recorded93,688 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 VWP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,688 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,804 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,802 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,388 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r hand brake low readings

Pass 22 May 2012 83,709 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,369 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,782 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 76,767 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 69,104 miles
Fail 20 May 2009

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 59,998 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 52,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 42,632 miles

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

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

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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R145 VWP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R145 VWP, 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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R145 VWP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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