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R319 RBD

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,661 mi
Last recorded20,661 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 RBD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 20,661 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 20,103 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 19,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 19,434 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 17,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 17,406 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 17,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 16,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 16,414 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 16,413 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits EXHAUST EMISSIONS OVERALL FAILED (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2012 16,116 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,431 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 14,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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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R319 RBD is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R319 RBD, 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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What year was R319 RBD registered?

R319 RBD is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R319 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R319 RBD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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