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R190 EBW

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

13,430 mi
Last recorded13,430 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 EBW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,430 miles

front brake pads very low

slight brake bind to off side rear

slight oil leak

slight uneven rise and fall to rear brakes

Fail 29 Aug 2008 13,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads very low

slight brake bind to off side rear

slight oil leak

slight uneven rise and fall to rear brakes

Fail 28 Aug 2008 13,394 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 12,421 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 4,104 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 4,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

PADS LOW AND WEAR TO DISCS

Pass 19 Jul 2006 92,892 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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R190 EBW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R190 EBW, 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 R190 EBW registered?

R190 EBW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R190 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R190 EBW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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