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R16 XOO

1998 Ford Puma

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 XOO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear seats not fitted (race car)

Fail 4 Feb 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear seats not fitted (race car)

Fail 30 Oct 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seats removed (race car)

Pass 30 Oct 2014

rear seats removed (race car)

Pass 30 Aug 2013

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012
Pass 10 Jun 2011
Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,834 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 75,820 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,356 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,929 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 60,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 53,868 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 48,518 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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R16 XOO is a 1998 Ford Puma in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R16 XOO, 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 R16 XOO registered?

R16 XOO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R16 XOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 XOO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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