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R255 HGN

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,734 mi
Last recorded58,734 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 HGN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,734 miles

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

center rear view mirror missing

rear wiper perished

Fail 13 Jan 2014 58,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

center rear view mirror missing

rear wiper perished

Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,090 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 55,090 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

batteruy insecure

o/s/ inner drive shaft boot weeping

Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,258 miles

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

both washers need adjustment

o/s/r brake flutuation

Fail 13 Jul 2011 54,258 miles

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

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

both washers need adjustment

o/s/r brake flutuation

Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,241 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,804 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 49,804 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 46,041 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,017 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 42,017 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 37,805 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Jul 2005 34,375 miles

nail in tyre

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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R255 HGN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R255 HGN, 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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R255 HGN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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