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R620 HNO

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,462 mi
Last recorded88,462 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 HNO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 88,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 88,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 87,807 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 80,790 miles

slight power stering leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,446 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Jul 2017 80,446 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb/led not in position (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,073 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,282 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 65,281 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,616 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,144 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,749 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,605 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,097 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,366 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,681 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 53,681 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,551 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 50,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 47,329 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 44,015 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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R620 HNO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R620 HNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R620 HNO registered?

R620 HNO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R620 HNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 HNO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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