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R447 OEB

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,769 mi
Last recorded54,769 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 OEB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,769 miles

Offside and nearside sills have corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2010 43,140 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 43,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on the inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,329 miles

Oil leak

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

metal brake pipes have corrosion

offside front tyre is getting low

rear sills and floor lips have corrosion

vehicle has corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2008 17,427 miles

Front wheels are buckled

Offside rear tyre is cracked

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 17,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front wheels are buckled

Offside rear tyre is cracked

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 3,738 miles

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 91,336 miles

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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R447 OEB is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R447 OEB, 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 R447 OEB registered?

R447 OEB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R447 OEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R447 OEB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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