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R161 HHB

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,192 mi
Last recorded87,192 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 HHB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2006 87,192 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing low on tread (3mm)

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

surface rust on o/s rear metal brake pipe to brake hose

tail end exhaust box outer skin rusty

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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R161 HHB is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R161 HHB, 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 R161 HHB registered?

R161 HHB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R161 HHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 HHB shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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