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R204 FRO

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,024 mi
Last recorded3,024 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 FRO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 3,024 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 97,154 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 97,015 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 89,616 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 89,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 81,899 miles

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush split

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

powersteering pipes very rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2005 74,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv:power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 26 Aug 2005 73,960 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv:power steering pipes corroded.

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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R204 FRO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R204 FRO, 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

How do I check the history of R204 FRO?

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What year was R204 FRO registered?

R204 FRO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R204 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 FRO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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