MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,706 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
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R429 EVW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R429 EVW, 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 R429 EVW registered?
R429 EVW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R429 EVW safe to buy?
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