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R281 SKH

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,066 mi
Last recorded77,066 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 SKH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 77,066 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off-side lower ball joint cover adrift.

Fail 30 Dec 2010 74,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off-side lower ball joint cover adrift.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 70,816 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front n/s power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2009 67,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 67,589 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 63,165 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2008 63,165 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,142 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 59,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 54,682 miles

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

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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R281 SKH is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R281 SKH, 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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R281 SKH is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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