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R199 YWE

1998 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,714 mi
Last recorded62,714 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 YWE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 62,714 miles

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

genaral corrosion to exhaust

o/s/f disc inner surface corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 54,086 miles

front discs scored and worn

Fail 8 Jul 2009 54,086 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs scored and worn

Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,017 miles

corrosion on both outter sills

corrosion under vehicle

corrosion under vehicle

engine oil level low

greas on brake pipes innspection limited

Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,366 miles

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

grease on all the brake pipes inspection limited

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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R199 YWE is a 1998 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R199 YWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R199 YWE registered?

R199 YWE is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R199 YWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 YWE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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