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R618 PCU

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

67,437 mi
Last recorded67,437 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 PCU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 67,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shields loose

front brake discs showing corrosion

fuel ,filter corroded

offside front inner drive shaft boot leaking .

oil filter showing corrosion .

Fail 6 Feb 2009 67,406 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shields loose

front brake discs showing corrosion

fuel ,filter corroded

offside front inner drive shaft boot leaking .

oil filter showing corrosion .

vehicle untidy inside ?

Fail 21 Feb 2008 61,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

fuel filter badly corroded

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking slightly

o/s/r service brake slightly slow to operate

power steering pipes showing corrosion

rear exhaust heat shield loose

temp. fuel cap fitted but seals ok

Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,955 miles

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

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

fuel filter badly corroded

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking slightly

o/s/r service brake slightly slow to operate

power steering pipes showing corrosion

rear exhaust heat shield loose

temp. fuel cap fitted but seals ok

Fail 1 Feb 2008 61,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel filter corroded

temp fuel cap fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,225 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer repaired

n/s headlamp damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2006 50,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 PCU is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R618 PCU, 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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R618 PCU is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R618 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 PCU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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