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R606 BWS

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,091 mi
Last recorded54,091 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 BWS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear chassis area

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear lower skirt areas of front wings to sill area corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 54,080 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released n/s & o/s (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear chassis area

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear lower skirt areas of front wings to sill area corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,190 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,499 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 42,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 42,395 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rack-end slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,652 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 30,559 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,104 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 18,753 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 18,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 13,745 miles

corrosion inner/outer sills,and chassis.

end float n/s steering rack.

engine oil leaks.

front and rear brake pipes rusty.

o/s/f inner c.v. gaiter leaking grease.

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush split.

play in upper strut mounts.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 13,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion inner/outer sills,and chassis.

end float n/s steering rack.

engine oil leaks.

front and rear brake pipes rusty.

o/s/f inner c.v. gaiter leaking grease.

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush split.

play in upper strut mounts.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 7,479 miles

CORROSION STARTING INNER/OUTER SILLS,CHASSIS ,AND BRAKE PIPES.

END FLOAT S/RACK.

O/S/F SUSPENSION;REAR BUSH STARTING TO PERISH.

TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS WORN.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 7,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CORROSION STARTING INNER/OUTER SILLS,CHASSIS ,AND BRAKE PIPES.

END FLOAT S/RACK.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED,ON LIMIT.

FRONT PADS APPROACHING LIMIT.

O/S/F SUSPENSION;REAR BUSH STARTING TO PERISH.

TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS WORN.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 1,822 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 1,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Small cut on sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 93,567 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 82,013 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 81,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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R606 BWS is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R606 BWS, 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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R606 BWS is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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