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R558 CVG

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,863 mi
Last recorded29,863 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 CVG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,863 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play both rear crossmember bushes

Fail 16 Sep 2013 29,860 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play both rear crossmember bushes

Fail 14 Sep 2012 28,793 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear crossmember bushes slight wear

front pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,793 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear crossmember bushes slight wear

front pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,969 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 18 Oct 2011 26,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2010 24,344 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 14,774 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 5,274 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 5,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 96,650 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting,oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2007 96,205 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2006 86,428 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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R558 CVG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R558 CVG, 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 R558 CVG registered?

R558 CVG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R558 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 CVG shows 14 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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