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R164 VOD

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,918 mi
Last recorded78,918 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,918 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2014 78,903 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2013 76,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2013 76,249 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 73,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,034 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,094 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

airbag lamp on

coolant level low

o/s head lamp pattern no kick up

Fail 12 Aug 2008 70,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

airbag lamp on

coolant level low

o/s head lamp pattern no kick up

Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,832 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 60,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,867 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 55,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 VOD is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

R164 VOD is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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