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R42 PEW

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,617 mi
Last recorded32,617 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 PEW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,617 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2011 17,616 miles

Cracks in zone b of windscreen, but meets M.O.T criteria.

Drivers wiper split, clears screen effectively.

Nearside sill has heavy surface corrosion.

Signs of coolant leak.

Fail 3 May 2011 17,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Signs of coolant leak.

Nearside sill has heavy surface corrosion.

Cracks in zone b of windscreen, but meets M.O.T criteria.

Drivers wiper split, clears screen effectively.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,422 miles

some under dody corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2010 10,421 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

some under dody corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,011 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear arches corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 2,435 miles

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

front engine mountin loos

Pass 4 Jun 2007 88,404 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 73,779 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 73,779 miles

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

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

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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R42 PEW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R42 PEW, 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 R42 PEW registered?

R42 PEW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R42 PEW safe to buy?

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