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R449 TRD

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,601 mi
Last recorded70,601 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 TRD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 70,593 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 69,373 miles

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

vehicle been underneath seal

Fail 3 Jun 2019 69,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

vehicle been underneath seal

Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,233 miles

Nearside Front arch has surface corrosion

Offside Front arch has surface corrosion

Offside Rear arch has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2017 67,232 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front arch has surface corrosion

Offside Front arch has surface corrosion

Offside Rear arch has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,172 miles

Nearside and offside rear arches has corrosion

several welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,726 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,350 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,470 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,200 miles

several welding repairs carried out on underside of vehicle also heavilly undersilled

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,647 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,731 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,254 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/rear tyre damage in side wall

Pass 6 Sep 2008 54,408 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,945 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 49,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 46,243 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 43,948 miles

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

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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R449 TRD is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R449 TRD, 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 R449 TRD registered?

R449 TRD is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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