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R31 FHK

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,799 mi
Last recorded90,799 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 FHK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2016 90,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust box blowing at join box insecure. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split.. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split/insecure.. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50 15 v (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split.. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split/insecure.. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 /50 15 v (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside Rear.. (2.4.G.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Air con pipes correded..

Both front brake pipes rusty..

N/s/f headlamp lens faded patten ok..

Oil leaks..

Pass 13 Dec 2014 98,592 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 98,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 83,006 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 83,004 miles

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 75,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R wheel rim distorted

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer sill panels slightly corroded

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,806 miles

Oil leak

both front inner constant velocity joint boots have been leaking grease

both front outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorated

nearside rear brake hose perished and cracked

offside rear brake hose twisted

Fail 2 Feb 2012 65,805 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front inner constant velocity joint boots have been leaking grease

both front outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorated

engine oil level well below min

nearside rear brake hose perished and cracked

offside rear brake hose twisted

offside rear brake hose very badly cracked and perished

Pass 7 Feb 2011
Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,774 miles

exhaust corroding - rear box badly

front and rear shock absorber top mounts worn

Fail 8 Feb 2010 48,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroding - rear box badly

front and rear shock absorber top mounts worn

fuel filter corroding

handbrake travel becoming excessive

o/s/r tyre cracking up and feathering on outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,556 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 42,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 36,419 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,207 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2006 31,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 31,767 miles

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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R31 FHK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R31 FHK, 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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R31 FHK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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