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R262 JUF

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,351 mi
Last recorded89,351 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 JUF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,351 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 80,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,125 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f lense broken

suspension components have surface corrosion.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 76,123 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f lense broken

suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 57,875 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 52,804 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 51,716 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2005 44,494 miles

brake pipes rusting

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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R262 JUF is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R262 JUF, 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 R262 JUF registered?

R262 JUF is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 May 1998.

Is R262 JUF safe to buy?

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