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R338 GCL

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,749 mi
Last recorded40,749 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 GCL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 40,749 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front antiroll bar link ball joint gaiters perished

Fail 8 Oct 2025 40,730 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front antiroll bar link ball joint gaiters perished

Pass 3 Oct 2024 39,786 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 39,761 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 37,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 37,491 miles

Both Outer CV Boots Beginning To Perish

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Silencer Is Burst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Light Full Of Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Light Full Of Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 32,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation Low Effort (1.2.1 (d))

Both Outer CV Boots Beginning To Perish

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Silencer Is Burst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Light Full Of Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Light Full Of Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on their edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of under body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 33,063 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on their edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of under body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 29,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded but not yet considered excessive.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,451 miles

Body has slight corrosion Various areas. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2016 24,654 miles

Both rear tyres (1198) BADLY cracked and perished.

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 24,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre SERIOUSLY cracked and perished.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,284 miles

Exhaust system heatshield insecure.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,480 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 18,480 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

N/S/F tyre BADLY worn on inside edge.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 15,523 miles

Both front tyres wearing on their inside edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 15,523 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres wearing on their inside edges.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 12,042 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 12,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn very close to tread depth bars

Pass 27 Jan 2011 9,041 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 5,822 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 5,822 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2008 2,780 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2006 2,767 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 2,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R338 GCL is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R338 GCL, 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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R338 GCL is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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