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R265 RRS

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,048 mi
Last recorded27,048 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 RRS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,472 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside sill showing some corrosion

underbody showing some corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,644 miles

underbody showing corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2009 8,146 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 8,048 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 99,632 miles

rear tyres perished no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2007 91,777 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 82,887 miles

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

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

Oil sprayed undercar.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 73,486 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 73,486 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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R265 RRS is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue 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 R265 RRS, 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 R265 RRS registered?

R265 RRS is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R265 RRS safe to buy?

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