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R275 BNP

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,263 mi
Last recorded96,263 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 BNP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 96,263 miles

brake discs getting worn

n/s/outer rear sill getting corroided

o/s/f tyre 2;5mm

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes next to flexi hoses getting corroided

vehicle getting corroided underneath in general

Fail 29 Apr 2010 96,263 miles

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

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

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

brake discs getting worn

n/s/outer rear sill getting corroided

o/s/f tyre 2;5mm

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes next to flexi hoses getting corroided

vehicle getting corroided underneath in general

Pass 15 May 2009 95,263 miles

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

brake discs getting worn

n/s/outer rear sill on limits of corrosion

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 14 May 2009 95,263 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake discs getting worn

n/s/outer rear sill on limits of corrosion

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 30 May 2008 93,473 miles

brake discs are getting worn

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes next to flexi hoses are getting corroided

Fail 27 May 2008 93,473 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake discs are getting worn

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes next to flexi hoses are getting corroided

Pass 1 Jun 2007 90,870 miles

same as old sheet

Fail 30 May 2007 90,870 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r main suspension bushes on limits of wear

Pass 11 May 2006 89,044 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 89,044 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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R275 BNP 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 50%.

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 R275 BNP, 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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R275 BNP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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