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R311 PRX

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,841 mi
Last recorded7,841 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 PRX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009 7,841 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak from engine

play in front anti roll bar bushes

rear brake flexi hoses perishing

ribbed belt cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2009 7,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear brake flexi hoses perishing

ribbed belt cracked

both front outer cv boots perished

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak from engine

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2008 93,752 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 93,752 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel getting long.

Pass 25 May 2007 84,892 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 74,494 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 74,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brakes need adjusting.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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R311 PRX is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R311 PRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R311 PRX registered?

R311 PRX is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R311 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R311 PRX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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