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R427 HJO

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,246 mi
Last recorded49,246 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 HJO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,246 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all wiper blades deteriorating

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroding

extensive corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

o/s/f service brake performance slightly low

Fail 4 Sep 2015 49,226 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all wiper blades deteriorating

both rear tyres perishing

extensive corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

o/s/f service brake performance slightly low

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,771 miles

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

all suspension and brake components corroded

both rear tyres perrishing 195/50/15

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

general surface corrosion to upper and lower parts of vehicle

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,018 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

general surface corrosion through-out upper and lower parts of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear wiperblade deteriorated

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,617 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

general corrosion throughout lower parts of vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,836 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

front brake discs worn and pitted

noise from steering rack when operated

Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,233 miles

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

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges nearside on limits 195/50/15 V

Fail 24 Jun 2009 42,233 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges nearside on limits 195/50/15 V

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,728 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front suspension wishbones ball joints corroded

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,728 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front suspension wishbones ball joints corroded

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,731 miles

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

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 38,731 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,673 miles

damage to windscreen in zone A may creep beyond test limits. †rear silencer outer case rusted.

Fail 19 Jun 2006 36,668 miles

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

damage to zone A of windscreen may creep beyond test limits. †rear silencer outer case rusted.

Pass 24 Jun 2005 35,228 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush weakening

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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R427 HJO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R427 HJO, 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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R427 HJO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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