MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,748 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fan belt deteriorate
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside mirror slight damage
Nearside rear lower bumper has small cover missing(next to the fog light)
Offside door eletrict window not in good working
Offside front bumper slight damage
Rear wiper deteriorate
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid level low
Fan belt deteriorate
Front brake pads worn down low
Hand brake slight up high
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside mirror slight damage
Nearside rear lower bumper has small cover missing(next to the fog light)
Offside door eletrict window not in good working
Offside front bumper slight damage
Rear wiper deteriorate
engine coolant leak and warning light on
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R298 GNJ is a 1997 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 65,014 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 R298 GNJ, 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 29 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R298 GNJ?
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What year was R298 GNJ registered?
R298 GNJ is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 November 1997.
Is R298 GNJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R298 GNJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R298 GNJ have outstanding finance?
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