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R181 AYB

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,744 mi
Last recorded114,744 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 AYB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 114,744 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust has minor leak by centre bracket . o/s front coil spring rusty. both front tyres worn. n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play. both rear coil springs rusty. n/s rear tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 31 Jan 2014 114,744 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust has minor leak by centre bracket . o/s front coil spring rusty. both front tyres worn. n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play. both rear coil springs rusty. n/s rear tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 16,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 8,115 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 3,770 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 3,735 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 93,844 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroding

slight corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

slight pitting to both front barke disc inner faces

Pass 4 Jan 2010 84,318 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 84,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim (flat spot)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 63,269 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 60,169 miles

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

advise on condition of o/s/r tyre(side wall)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,523 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 50,083 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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R181 AYB is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R181 AYB, 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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R181 AYB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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