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R618 BKW

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,722 mi
Last recorded88,722 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 BKW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2013 88,722 miles

Fixed position race seat and harness fitted to drivers position

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

No rear seat bases fitted at time of test

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil pressure light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2013 88,722 miles

Fixed position race seat and harness fitted to drivers position

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

No rear seat bases fitted at time of test

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

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

Oil pressure light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2012 80,854 miles

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

Race seat and harness fitted offside front

Pass 9 Apr 2011 75,226 miles

Battery cable tied in

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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 front seatbelt is race harness - bucket seat fitted

Poor repair nearside rear outer sill

Fail 9 Apr 2011 75,226 miles

Battery cable tied in

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside front seatbelt is race harness - bucket seat fitted

Poor repair nearside rear outer sill

Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,168 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 68,032 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,763 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 60,731 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

n/s front suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

n/s front,o/s front and o/s rear wheel rims slightly dented

power steering pipes corroding

slight corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 9 Feb 2007 55,371 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 43,992 miles

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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R618 BKW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R618 BKW, 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 R618 BKW registered?

R618 BKW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R618 BKW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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