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R287 WCK

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

94,922 mi
Last recorded94,922 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 WCK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 94,922 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 94,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 86,195 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 86,151 miles

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

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)

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

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 83,080 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight damage to side wall

Pass 20 Oct 2006 82,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2006 82,424 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2005 72,192 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 72,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 11 Oct 2005 72,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 10 Oct 2005 72,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 72,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2004 64,448 miles

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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R287 WCK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R287 WCK, 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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R287 WCK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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