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R608 RDP

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

21,286 mi
Last recorded21,286 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 RDP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2022 21,286 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated body chassis and floor pan weak (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Floor excessively deteriorated rusted and holed seat belt fixing points nsf (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

clutch biting point very high

front springs corroded

gearbox oil leaks

osf wing rusted away mud flap loose

rear springs badly corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 19,647 miles

nsf brake pipe corroded

rear springs corroded

underside corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 19,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

condensation n/s headlamp

Pass 9 Jan 2020 18,796 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2019 18,667 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Steering cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside floorpan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 18,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 17,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface rust underside of vehicle, suspension components rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2017 17,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface rust underside of vehicle, suspension components rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2016 16,684 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

condensation o/s/r lamp

surface corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2015 106,709 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,809 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 97,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,043 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s outer sills starting to corrode ok time of mot

Fail 30 Dec 2013 89,043 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

under sheald clipe missing

Pass 27 Dec 2012 81,783 miles

BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS GETTING SLOW TO RETURN

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

SLIGHT WEAR/RUST ON BRAKE DISCS

Pass 28 Dec 2011 74,463 miles

front and rear flexi brake hoses ferrules starting to rust/corrode but not excessive at time of test

n/s rear wheel inner rim slightly misshapped but legal at time of test

under vehicle starting to rust/corrode but not excessive or holed at time of test suggest clean and treat with anti rusting agent or wax oil

Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brakes slight inbalance

power steering pipe rusted but not leaking

Pass 30 Dec 2009 63,044 miles

horn sounds slightly gratty but loud enough to be heard by other road users

n/s o/s front antiroll bar drop links ends slightly worn but legal at time of test suggest change

n/s o/s front tyres tread area getting low eg n/s 2.6mm o/s 2.9 mm legal limit 1.6mm suggest change soon

under radiator badly corroded and wet

Fail 29 Dec 2009 63,044 miles

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

horn sounds slightly gratty but loud enough to be heard by other road users

n/s o/s front antiroll bar drop links ends slightly worn but legal at time of test suggest change

n/s o/s front tyres tread area getting low eg n/s 2.6mm o/s 2.9 mm legal limit 1.6mm suggest change soon

under radiator badly corroded and wet

Pass 30 Dec 2008 56,742 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 56,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 50,006 miles

hand brake slight travel not excessive at test

o/s rear steel brake pipe starting to rust not excessive at test

oil filter slightly leaking at seal suggest change

rear brakes slightly noisy when applied possible low brake shoes

Pass 27 Dec 2006 40,973 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly cracked

off side front wheel rim slightly dented †

Pass 28 Dec 2005 32,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R608 RDP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R608 RDP, 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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R608 RDP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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