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R198 DNG

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,667 mi
Last recorded85,667 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 DNG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2015 85,667 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,177 miles

Engine leaking oil

Front brake flex hoses perished and ferrules rusted

Front tyres aged and perished (DOT-1408)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear metal brake pipe rusted

Outer sills rusty

Rear axle mounting bushes perished, splitting and worn

Rear brake flex hoses perished

Rear chassis rails and floor pans rusted

Fail 14 Jul 2014 80,177 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery apears to be weak

Engine leaking oil

Front brake flex hoses perished and ferrules rusted

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting from the centre pins and outer casings

Headlamp lenses degrading

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear metal brake pipe rusted

Outer sills rusty

Rear axle mounting bushes perished, splitting and worn

Rear brake flex hoses perished

Rear chassis rails and floor pans rusted

Rear tyres perished and aged (DOT 1408)

Screen wash system requires a clean out

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,202 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 72,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,443 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,737 miles

brake pipes corroded (advise replace nearside rear)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front brake flexi-hose cracked

offside front lower suspension arm bush split

oil leak

play in offside front top suspension mount

Fail 1 Jul 2011 61,641 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

brake pipes corroded (advise replace nearside rear)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front brake flexi-hose cracked

offside front lower suspension arm bush split

oil leak

play in offside front top suspension mount

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,002 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

lower arm bushes split

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,603 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 54,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,010 miles

damage to nearside

nearside front shock starting to leak

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode advise replacement

road springs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,655 miles

both front road springs corroded

both number plates starting to discolour

child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,014 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R198 DNG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R198 DNG, 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 R198 DNG registered?

R198 DNG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R198 DNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 DNG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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