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R315 TRK

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,903 mi
Last recorded93,903 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 TRK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 93,903 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 71,222 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 71,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,740 miles

as per origional test No282557687071

Fail 28 Mar 2007 61,740 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine has oil leaks. †Slight ovality at n/s front brake disc.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 55,420 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R315 TRK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R315 TRK, 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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R315 TRK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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