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R214 GWU

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,283 mi
Last recorded27,283 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 GWU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 27,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Underbody hevilly corroded in and around prescribed areas not holed

Fail 29 Apr 2017 27,259 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near where seat bolts in (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near where seat bolts in (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Underbody hevilly corroded in and around prescribed areas not holed

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 24,482 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

underbody heavily corroded in prescribed area's

Fail 13 May 2016 24,482 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

underbody heavily corroded in prescribed area's

Fail 12 Mar 2016 24,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

underbody heavily corroded in and around prescribed area's

Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and both rear brake flexi hoses slightly perished.

underbody corrodng in and around pescribed area's

Fail 27 Feb 2014 116,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

slight body corrosion in and around pescribed area's but not holed

Pass 27 Feb 2014 116,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight body corrosion in and around pescribed area's but not holed

Pass 9 Mar 2013 11,555 miles

nearside rear coil spring broken but still seated ok

underbody corroded in various places but not exessive in perscribed areas

Fail 9 Mar 2013 11,555 miles

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

nearside handbrake effort low but still ok for test

nearside rear coil spring broken but still seated ok

underbody corroded in various places but not exessive in perscribed areas

Pass 13 Mar 2012 105,911 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 1,916 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 101,530 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 101,421 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 94,705 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak

both front lower arm rear bushes contaminated with oil

both front seats slightly insecure at bases

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 7 Feb 2009 94,704 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

bad oil leak

both front lower arm rear bushes contaminated with oil

both front seats slightly insecure at bases

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2008 81,248 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2007 69,060 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 69,054 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 63,161 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 63,160 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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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R214 GWU is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R214 GWU, 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 R214 GWU registered?

R214 GWU is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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