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R566 FNV

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,701 mi
Last recorded5,701 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 FNV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 5,701 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 5,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 1,599 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/side floor corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2012 1,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/side floor corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 96,690 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 93,752 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 93,747 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,403 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 86,066 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 86,066 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 80,779 miles

axel bushes worn advise early replacement

Pass 20 Sep 2006 76,017 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 76,017 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 72,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corosion started on nearside sill

exhaust rear silencer poor/ coroded

front brake pipes slightly pitted

fuel cap possibly not sealing corectly

nearside rear brake juddering slightly

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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R566 FNV is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R566 FNV, 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 R566 FNV registered?

R566 FNV is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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