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R601 SHY

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,916 mi
Last recorded24,916 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 SHY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to outer sills

drivers seat damaged

welding repair to offside outer sill

Fail 29 Apr 2009 24,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to outer sills

drivers seat damaged

welding repair to offside outer sill

nearside front tyre worn close to limit/bold inner edge/uneven wear

offside front tyre worn close to limit/bold inner edge

Pass 1 May 2008 13,434 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 13,434 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 3,893 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 91,561 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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R601 SHY is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green 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 R601 SHY, 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 R601 SHY registered?

R601 SHY is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R601 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 SHY 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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