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R164 RCY

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,361 mi
Last recorded13,361 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 RCY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2011 13,361 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f brake disc worn thin

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

surface corrosion on all rear structure areas and outer sills

Pass 8 Jan 2010 7,493 miles

heavy flaky rust on all rear chassis sections

n/s/rear flexi slightly twisted

slight play in n/s and o/s/rear front trailing arm bushes

slight play in n/s/front steering rack tie bar inner joint

unable to check n/s and o/s/rear inner wheel arches due to protective covers

Fail 5 Jan 2010

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

heavy flaky rust on all rear chassis sections

n/s/rear flexi slightly twisted

slight play in n/s and o/s/rear front trailing arm bushes

slight play in n/s/front steering rack tie bar inner joint

unable to check n/s and o/s/rear inner wheel arches due to protective covers

Pass 22 Dec 2008 2,111 miles

front brake pads low

heavy flaky rust on all rear chassis sections

long travel on hand brake

n/s outer sill rusty and thin in places

n/s/rear and o/s/rear axle beam front bushes worn

rear exhaust box outer skin very rusty

rear flexy brake pipes slightly twisted

slight play n/s/front suspension leg top montin

unable to check n/s/rear and o/s/rear chassis sections fully behind wheels due to protective covers

Pass 10 Jan 2008 98,206 miles

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

slight spliting on n/s/r brake hose

suface rust on rear exhaust box outer skin

surface rust on all floor and chassis secsions

Pass 14 Dec 2006 91,537 miles

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

slight twisting in n/s/rear flex brake hose

Pass 12 Jan 2006 84,168 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 84,164 miles

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

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

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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R164 RCY is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R164 RCY, 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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What year was R164 RCY registered?

R164 RCY is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R164 RCY safe to buy?

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