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R606 XPO

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,851 mi
Last recorded12,851 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 XPO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 12,851 miles

in my opinion the near side front suspention leg has a component missing inside resulting in exsesive thread to be visable on the top of the strut top all tho it is working fine

offside rear seat belt clip has been cewed by a dog still in working oporation

outer lamp cover on offside rear lamp broken no affect to lamp

Fail 23 Apr 2009 12,851 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

in my opinion the near side front suspention leg has a component missing inside resulting in exsesive thread to be visable on the top of the strut top all tho it is working fine

offside rear seat belt clip has been cewed by a dog still in working oporation

outer lamp cover on offside rear lamp broken no affect to lamp

Pass 27 Mar 2009 112,767 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 8,812 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 1,564 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

all brake pipes slightly corroded both front wipers slow to clear screen

Pass 10 Oct 2006 97,911 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 87,830 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2005 87,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 XPO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R606 XPO, 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 R606 XPO registered?

R606 XPO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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