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R221 CUR

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,136 mi
Last recorded45,136 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 CUR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 45,136 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bothsid rear trailing arm bush significant amount of play should replace.

bothside front brake pads inner face worn close to legal limit should replace a.s.a.p.

bothside front to rear sill are corroded in place.

nearside front lower arm rear bush worn cracking and play- marginal pass should replace.

nearside front position lamp dim.

nearside rear brake pipe x 2 very corroded. should replace.

nearside rear shock absorber leak oil- marginal pass -should replace .

nearside rear tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

offside front brake pipe corroded.

offside rear brake pipe very corroded should replace -marginal pass.

offside rear top suspension- bush mounting -bearing significant amount of play should replace.

offside rear tyre outer shoulder worn to legal limit- should replace.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,074 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 31,364 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 18,779 miles

offside front cv gaitor heavily perished & starting to split needs replacing

rear axle mount bushes for play advice replacement

rear tyres for perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 12,888 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 6,725 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 92,969 miles

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

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

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

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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R221 CUR is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R221 CUR, 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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R221 CUR is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R221 CUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 CUR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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