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R599 FGN

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

1,878 mi
Last recorded1,878 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 FGN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 1,878 miles

both rear axle bushes partly seperating

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 1,003 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear axle bushes partly seperating

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 90,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corosion starting around nearside front door pillar

general corosion starting underside vehicle

inner wheel arch liners fitted at rear nearside and offside cannot fully check corosion

nearside and offside rear wheel arches coroding

nearside outer body sill starting to corode

Fail 14 Aug 2014 90,068 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corosion starting around nearside front door pillar

general corosion starting underside vehicle

inner wheel arch liners fitted at rear nearside and offside cannot fully check corosion

nearside and offside rear wheel arches coroding

nearside outer body sill starting to corode

Pass 15 Aug 2013 85,028 miles

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

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

corosion starting on nearside outer sill/door pillar/step

full inspection of inner rear wheel arches cannot be carried out due to liners fitted

nearside rear floor starting to corode/sill panel

Fail 14 Aug 2013 85,026 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corosion starting on nearside outer sill/door pillar/step

full inspection of inner rear wheel arches cannot be carried out due to liners fitted

nearside rear floor starting to corode/sill panel

Pass 14 Aug 2012 80,756 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE

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

general corrosion starting ynderside of vehicle

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front step/wing starting to corrode

Fail 13 Aug 2012 80,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE

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

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

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

general corrosion starting ynderside of vehicle

nearside and offside front inner wishbone arm bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front step/wing starting to corrode

Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,659 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

nearside and offside front inner wishbone arm bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside and offside rear wheel arches starting to corrode

nearside front tyre starting to wear low inside edge

offside front tyre bald inside edge and wearing low across tread

Fail 11 Aug 2011 76,657 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

nearside and offside front inner wishbone arm bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside and offside rear wheel arches starting to corrode

nearside and offside wiper blade rubbers starting to split

nearside front tyre starting to wear low inside edge

offside front tyre bald inside edge and wearing low across tread

Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 10 Aug 2010 71,630 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,480 miles

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

nearside and offside front inner rear wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Aug 2008 58,761 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 58,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,041 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,504 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 48,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

oil leak

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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R599 FGN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R599 FGN, 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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R599 FGN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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