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R169 UMJ

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,148 mi
Last recorded92,148 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 UMJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 92,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 86,627 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 82,848 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 79,282 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2008 75,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,906 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,395 miles

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

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

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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R169 UMJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R169 UMJ, 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 R169 UMJ registered?

R169 UMJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R169 UMJ safe to buy?

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