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R276 JTW

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,799 mi
Last recorded70,799 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 JTW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,799 miles

ADDED 1.5L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

THE NS OUTER SILL AND WHEEL ARCH ARE RUSTY

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW AND THERE IS METAL IN TREAD

THE OSF OUTER CV GAITER IS BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN AND WORN MORE ON INNER EDGE

THE OSR OUTER SILL AND WHEEL ARCH ARE RUSTY

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,653 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

BOTH FRONT TYRE PRESSURES WHERE LOW BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW

I HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET SAFETY CATCH SO IT NOW WORKS

THE NS OUTER SILL AND NEAR REAR WHEEL ARCH ARE RUSTY

THE OS OUTER SILL IS RUSTY

THE OSF METAL BRAKE PIPE IS RUSTY

THE OSF OUTER CV GAITER IS CRACKED

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,433 miles

ADDED 2L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS AND OIL LEVEL NEEDS CHECKING FAR MORE BEFORE ENGINE DAMAGE IS DONE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

THE FRONT OUTER PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW AND UNABLE TO SEE HOW LOW THE INNER PADS ARE AND THERE IS SOME WEAR TO BOTH FRONT DISCS

THE REAR EXHAUST RUBBER IS PERISHED

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,717 miles

THE BRAKE PIPE TO THE OSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE HAS STARTED TO RUST.

THE FUEL CAP LOCK IS TIGHT TO USE

THERE LOOKS TO BE WATER LEAKING FROM THE NS OF THE ENGINE

THERE MAY BE AN OIL LEAK NEAR THE OIL FILTER

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,623 miles

THE BRAKE PIPE TO THE OSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS STARTING TO RUST

THE NS PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS A LOT LOWER THAN THE OS

THE OSR BRAKE FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 20 Jan 2012 49,623 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

THE BRAKE PIPE TO THE OSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS STARTING TO RUST

THE NS PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS A LOT LOWER THAN THE OS

THE OSR BRAKE FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,229 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE PRESURES WHERE BELOW 12 PSI

FRONT OUTER PADS FRICTION MATIRIAL IIS WORN NEAR TEST MIN AND THERE IS SOME WEAR TO THE FRONT DISCS

NS PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOWER THAN OS

NSF TYRE IS VERY BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED AND NEEDS CHANGE SOON

Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,262 miles

2 REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

ADDED 1.5L OF WATER TO THE ENGINE TO GET WATER INTO LEVEL MARKS

BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING AT THE REAR AND MAY NEED CHANGING SOON

ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

FILLED UP WASHER BOTTLE.

NSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

OS STEERING RACK GAITER HAS JUST STARTED TO CRACK

Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,609 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL BEFORE MOT WAS DONE TO OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE STARTED TO RUST AT THE REAR.

CAT BODY HEAT SHIELD IS BROKEN ANND MAY TOUCH THE OS INNER CV AT TIMES

Pass 21 Jan 2008 39,807 miles

A POWER STEERING PIPE HAS BEEN TOUCHED BY NSF TYRE AT SOME TIME AND NEEDS CHANGING.

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL B RAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO RUST AT THE REAR.

V PULLEY BELT IS CRACKED.

Fail 19 Jan 2008 39,805 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

A POWER STEERING PIPE HAS BEEN TOUCHED BY NSF TYRE AT SOME TIME AND NEEDS CHANGING.

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL B RAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO RUST AT THE REAR.

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS VERY RUSTY

V PULLEY BELT IS CRACKED.

Pass 20 Jan 2007 39,141 miles

NS FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO RUST AT REAR.

OS FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE RUSTY AT REAR AND NEEDS CHANGING SOON.

OSF TYRE TREAD RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT AND BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 21 Jan 2006 36,619 miles

OSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

PLAY STARTING ON OS OF STEERING RACK.

REAR EXHAUST BOX STARTING TO RUST.

SCREW IN OSR TYRE TREAD.

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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R276 JTW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R276 JTW, 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 R276 JTW registered?

R276 JTW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R276 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R276 JTW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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