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R538 YVR

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,766 mi
Last recorded91,766 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 YVR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2009 91,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 91,766 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 88,284 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 88,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 83,758 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 83,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 77,142 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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R538 YVR is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R538 YVR, 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 R538 YVR registered?

R538 YVR is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R538 YVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R538 YVR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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