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R576 EGV

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,607 mi
Last recorded98,607 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 EGV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 98,607 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 98,606 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 89,245 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 89,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 80,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 67,844 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 63,112 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 52,549 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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R576 EGV is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R576 EGV, 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 R576 EGV registered?

R576 EGV is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R576 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R576 EGV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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