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R622 FBJ

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,074 mi
Last recorded93,074 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 FBJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 93,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear axle bushes starting to split

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 30 Apr 2012 93,074 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear axle bushes starting to split

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 4 May 2011 86,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower arms bushes perished and unbonding

both wiper blades slightly worn

corrosion on nearside outer sill

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front wheel slightly buckled

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in nearside front suspension top mount

Fail 4 May 2011 86,766 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower arms bushes perished and unbonding

both wiper blades slightly worn

corrosion on nearside outer sill

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front wheel slightly buckled

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in nearside front suspension top mount

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2008 73,229 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 73,227 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 69,676 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 67,022 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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R622 FBJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R622 FBJ, 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 R622 FBJ registered?

R622 FBJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R622 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R622 FBJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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