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R602 XYD

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,140 mi
Last recorded86,140 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 XYD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,140 miles

o/s/f shock damp n/s/f lower arm rear bush poor condition

oil leak rear tyres on limit welding carried out sills rusty rust forming all brake pipes

Pass 3 Aug 2015 81,579 miles

underside of car rusty

wheel archs rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,911 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes srarting to split. Will require attention soon.

engine oil level just above MIN!

petrol cap seal getting poor.

some run out both rear road wheels (INNER RIMS)

some rust on underside, inc both outer sills and some metal brake vpipes. Will require attention soon.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 77,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level just above MIN!

petrol cap seal getting poor.

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

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes srarting to split. Will require attention soon.

some run out both rear road wheels (INNER RIMS)

some rust on underside, inc both outer sills and some metal brake vpipes. Will require attention soon.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 75,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,748 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,490 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,995 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,491 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 63,491 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 60,291 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,291 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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R602 XYD is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R602 XYD, 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 R602 XYD registered?

R602 XYD is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R602 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R602 XYD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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