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R34 TCF

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,526 mi
Last recorded32,526 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 TCF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 32,526 miles

Nearside nearside lower ball joint play

near side rear brake binding

Fail 6 Nov 2015 32,526 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside front inner of disc (3.5.1i)

Nearside nearside lower ball joint play

near side rear brake binding

Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,662 miles

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

both rear body wings rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2011 2,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

both rear body wings rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,013 miles

same advisori, like on original test from 03/07/10

Fail 3 Jul 2010 24,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs poor

Pass 17 Jun 2009 1,909 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,180 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 3,255 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 90,788 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F TOP STRUT MOUNT

N/S MID OUTTER SILL STARTING TO CORO

O/S/R WHEEL INNER RIM DENTED

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTTER SKKIN CORO

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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R34 TCF is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R34 TCF, 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 R34 TCF registered?

R34 TCF is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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