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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front / inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside rear Axle beam rubber bush slight deteriorated
oil leak
Nearside and offside front tyre's warning on edge's
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside and offside front tyre's warning on edge's
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake imbalance 18%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake imbalance 17%
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
nearside rear tyre worn low
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
offside rear tyre starting to wear low
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r brake application slightly uneven & n/s/r reading slightly low
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R349 RBD is a 1997 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1997 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 65,014 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 R349 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 29 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R349 RBD is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 August 1997.
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