MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,286 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
nsf brake pipe corroded
rear springs corroded
underside corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
both front wishbone rear bushes slightly cracked
off side front wheel rim slightly dented †
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?
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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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