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R267 JGG

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,798 mi
Last recorded34,798 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 JGG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 34,798 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 May 2011 30,981 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 18,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,544 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 6,049 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 92,292 miles

Oil leak

advise ofside rear wheel buckled

Fail 9 May 2008 92,282 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

advise ofside rear wheel buckled

Fail 19 Apr 2007 74,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 74,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 63,265 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 63,265 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

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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R267 JGG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R267 JGG, 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 R267 JGG registered?

R267 JGG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R267 JGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R267 JGG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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