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R310 YKK

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,889 mi
Last recorded25,889 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 YKK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 25,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 13,934 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 13,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 1,623 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 98,531 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 91,760 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear axle offside mounting bush in poor condition

Slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 19 Dec 2008 82,079 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Rear tyres starting to wear inner edge, Front brake hoses worn, Oil leaks, Suspect n/s/f suspension leg damp.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,555 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 72,442 miles

As per list 16/011/2006

Fail 16 Nov 2006 72,442 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Strongly adv,Both rear brake pipes corroded, Both front lower wishbone bushes perished, Rear exhaust box corroded, Oil leaks, n/s/r hub cap missing.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 63,327 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre smooth on inner edge.close to limit advise replacement

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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R310 YKK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R310 YKK, 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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R310 YKK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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