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R353 DNB

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,790 mi
Last recorded16,790 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 DNB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 16,790 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 16,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 98,660 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 94,997 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 90,167 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 90,167 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 84,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

very slight tread lift on o/s/r. tyre.

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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R353 DNB is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R353 DNB, 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 R353 DNB registered?

R353 DNB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R353 DNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 DNB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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