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R215 EPP

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,005 mi
Last recorded92,005 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 EPP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 92,005 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 91,999 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 89,165 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 89,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre inner wall starting to slit

Pass 18 Sep 2008 80,208 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,084 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 65,078 miles

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

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

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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R215 EPP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R215 EPP, 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 R215 EPP registered?

R215 EPP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R215 EPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 EPP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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