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R558 HPU

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,077 mi
Last recorded82,077 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 82,077 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,953 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 66,949 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,177 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,563 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 40,386 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 HPU is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R558 HPU, 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 R558 HPU registered?

R558 HPU is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R558 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 HPU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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