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R426 YVR

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,849 mi
Last recorded27,849 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 YVR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2016 27,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front floor (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

hazard switch cover missing

n/s rear brake hose

o/s front center bearing driveshaft

Pass 9 Sep 2014 12,286 miles

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

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

both front brake discs rusty inside face

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 12,278 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs rusty inside face

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 5,725 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2013 5,725 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 3,639 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 3,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 1,445 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 98,177 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 98,177 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 94,883 miles

front flexable brake hoses+rear brake pipes corroded & cracked

Pass 30 May 2008 92,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 88,888 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 85,749 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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R426 YVR is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R426 YVR, 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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R426 YVR is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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