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R474 HMV

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,046 mi
Last recorded99,046 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 HMV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both and front anti rolbar bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 88,769 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,317 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,781 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 77,938 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 77,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,744 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 70,812 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,410 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,540 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,625 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 58,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 54,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,944 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 50,635 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 50,635 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 May 2009 46,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,959 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,807 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,958 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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R474 HMV is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue 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 R474 HMV, 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 R474 HMV registered?

R474 HMV is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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