MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front n/s wing is corroded but not in prescribed area
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine coolant leak above gearbox
nearside brake pipe poor and starting to pit
offside front tyre 2mm
tracking inner edges scrubbing
washers light on
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R431 FUP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R431 FUP, 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 R431 FUP registered?
R431 FUP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 January 1998.
Is R431 FUP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R431 FUP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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