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R576 MSO

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,447 mi
Last recorded95,447 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 MSO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 95,447 miles

heat shield

petol smell

Pass 22 Oct 2007 86,575 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 86,575 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006

ADVISE backplate mountings corroded and disintigrating †ADVISE wear in o/s/front anti-roll bar link †ADVISE interior mirror not fitted †ADVISE heavy corrosion on o/s/front b/pipe and on both front brake disc surfaces †ADVISE rattle from bonnet †

Fail 13 Oct 2006 77,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE rear back-plate mountings corroded and disintigrating †ADVISE wear on o/s/f anti-roll bar link †ADVISE interior mirror not fitted †ADVISE heavy corrosion on o/s/front brake pipe †ADVISE heavy corrosion on front brake disc surfaces †ADVISE sev

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 72,019 miles

exhaust corroded

p.a.s pipes corroded

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 MSO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MSO, 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 MSO registered?

R576 MSO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R576 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R576 MSO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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