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R170 PDP

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,932 mi
Last recorded52,932 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 PDP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 52,932 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 52,774 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 52,667 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 52,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 52,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 52,365 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 52,179 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,998 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 51,838 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 51,450 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,174 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,171 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in both rear top suspension mountings

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,953 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 48,953 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear axle bushes have some movement

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,623 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 46,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,118 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s front inner boot split

Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,974 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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R170 PDP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R170 PDP, 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 R170 PDP registered?

R170 PDP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R170 PDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R170 PDP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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