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R456 RGC

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,946 mi
Last recorded40,946 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 RGC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,946 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,997 miles

both headlamp lenses have deterorated

both rear top suspension mountings are worn

front discs are badly worn and n/s pads are low!

n/s wiper blade is poor

r/n/s flexable brake hose is perished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,258 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 35,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,510 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 33,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 33,673 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,733 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 31,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,434 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 30,434 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,547 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 28,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2007 28,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,932 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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R456 RGC is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R456 RGC, 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 R456 RGC registered?

R456 RGC is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R456 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 RGC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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