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R175 GVX

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,018 mi
Last recorded72,018 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 GVX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play offside front steering rack arm

Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

slight corrosion to floorpan

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2009 62,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight play in offside front track rod ball joint

Fail 16 Feb 2009 62,644 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight corrosion to floorpan

slight play in offside front track rod ball joint

Pass 23 Feb 2008 58,807 miles

1) tyres 195 50 15 2) wheel nut covers fitted 3) front tyres close to limits

Pass 24 Feb 2007 54,408 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 54,408 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 50,029 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

unable to check offside rear seat belt due to childs seat fitted

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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R175 GVX is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R175 GVX, 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 R175 GVX registered?

R175 GVX is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R175 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 GVX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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