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R228 GWU

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,284 mi
Last recorded11,284 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 GWU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 11,284 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 1,473 miles

O/S/R WHEEL SLIGHTLY BUCKLED

OIL LEAK COVERING POWER STEERING COMPONENTS

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 1,473 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/R WHEEL SLIGHTLY BUCKLED

OIL LEAK COVERING POWER STEERING COMPONENTS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 97,810 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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R228 GWU is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R228 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R228 GWU registered?

R228 GWU is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R228 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R228 GWU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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