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R483 PFT

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,490 mi
Last recorded90,490 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 PFT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 90,490 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 90,490 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front discs lipped +chip in screen

Pass 15 Oct 2009 84,639 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 76,066 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 71,498 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 64,192 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 64,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2005 59,844 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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R483 PFT is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc 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 R483 PFT, 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 R483 PFT registered?

R483 PFT is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R483 PFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 PFT 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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