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R432 NWY

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,887 mi
Last recorded54,887 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 NWY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,887 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,942 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,465 miles

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

offside inner cv boot split

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,932 miles

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

Signs of engine oil leak.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,536 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 10,483 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 88,983 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 85,076 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 85,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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R432 NWY is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R432 NWY, 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 R432 NWY registered?

R432 NWY is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R432 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R432 NWY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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