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R545 XTP

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,979 mi
Last recorded38,979 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 XTP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,562 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 34,559 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 27,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 25,655 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 25,639 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing inner edge possibly tracking?

both handbrake outer cables corroded

both rear axle front bushes worn and soft advise replacement soon

chassis corroded in various places under vehicle

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded but sound

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear fog lens cracked

stone chip in screen

Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,806 miles

both rear brake pipes rusted...customer shown

Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,213 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 21,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 16,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both rear tyres on legal 1.6mm limit and worn smooth on edges.

Chip in windscreen.

Foot brake effort only just passed.

Front number plate cracked.

Offside front shock absorber starting to get damp.

Offside front strut top mounting has slight play.

Pass 14 Jul 2007 9,452 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 9,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 94,675 miles

Both front tyre's worn on inner edge of tread

Both rear tyre's wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

Handbrake close to stop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R545 XTP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R545 XTP, 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 R545 XTP registered?

R545 XTP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R545 XTP safe to buy?

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