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R17 PMA

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,543 mi
Last recorded89,543 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 PMA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 89,543 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 89,255 miles

Corrosion To Rear Suspension

Corrosion to Both Front Suspension Arms

Pass 18 May 2022 88,551 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 87,974 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 87,604 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,344 miles

Corrosion to o/s front floor panel

Corrosion to o/s/r inner/outer sill

Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,150 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,723 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 83,723 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,208 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,148 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,633 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,113 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,501 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,747 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 71,995 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 71,995 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,431 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,791 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,463 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 65,880 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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R17 PMA is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R17 PMA, 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 R17 PMA registered?

R17 PMA is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R17 PMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 PMA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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