MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front and offside rear brake hoses perishing
both offside tyres getting low and perishing
engine and gearbox oil leaks
front suspension strut top mounts have play
nearside front lower arm bushes perishing
rear number plate discolouring
various areas of underbody surface corrosion
various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
various suspension bushes perishing
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front and offside rear brake hoses perishing
both offside tyres getting low and perishing
engine and gearbox oil leaks
front suspension strut top mounts have play
nearside front lower arm bushes perishing
rear number plate discolouring
various areas of underbody surface corrosion
various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
various suspension bushes perishing
all struitt top bushes for play
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
all struitt top bushes for play
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsr brake pipe surface corosion
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel high
osr tyre getting low
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
2.0mm on front tyres 2.5mm on rear tyres
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R196 OKH 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 46.2%.
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 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 R196 OKH, 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 R196 OKH registered?
R196 OKH is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 May 1998.
Is R196 OKH safe to buy?
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