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R264 KPF

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,359 mi
Last recorded96,359 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 KPF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 96,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front rims buxkled

spare wheel slightly insecure

tracking advise

Fail 26 Feb 2015 96,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front rims buxkled

spare wheel slightly insecure

tracking advise

Pass 12 Mar 2014 95,305 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 95,304 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,875 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 93,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2012 91,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 11 Mar 2012 91,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 90,737 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 90,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside wiper blade edge torn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 90,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 84,968 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,834 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,040 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 71,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear box is corroded †Rear brakes are not working together

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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R264 KPF is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R264 KPF, 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 R264 KPF registered?

R264 KPF is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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