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R44 BOS

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,697 mi
Last recorded4,697 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 BOS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 4,697 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 98,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes corroded

front and rear brake flexi hoses perished and worn

front brake discs worn and pitted

inner and outer sills and underbody corroded eg chassis legs floors ect (non of whitch excessive at time of test)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 90,463 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED. REAR EXHAUST CORRODED. ADVANCED CORROSION TO N/S O/S REAR CHASSIS. CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME. GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION DEVELOPING.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 84,016 miles

front lower arms rustin

o/s/ outer sill rustin

under body rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2008 84,008 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front lower arms rustin

o/s/ outer sill rustin

under body rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2007 74,743 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,851 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 66,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 63,116 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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R44 BOS is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R44 BOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R44 BOS registered?

R44 BOS is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R44 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 BOS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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