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R163 OGO

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,887 mi
Last recorded39,887 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 OGO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,782 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 37,562 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,872 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,767 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,283 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,534 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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R163 OGO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests 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 R163 OGO, 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 R163 OGO registered?

R163 OGO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R163 OGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 OGO shows 9 tests 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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