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R207 YUY

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,602 mi
Last recorded10,602 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 YUY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 10,602 miles

both front discs heavy rust/corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2011 10,600 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front discs heavy rust/corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2010 99,615 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 99,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 98,298 miles

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

both boots on nearside front anti-roll bar drop link split.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 98,298 miles

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

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

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

both boots on nearside front anti-roll bar drop link split.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 89,278 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 71,102 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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R207 YUY 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 R207 YUY, 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 R207 YUY registered?

R207 YUY is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R207 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 YUY 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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