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R631 OUG

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,301 mi
Last recorded67,301 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 OUG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 67,301 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,360 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 64,344 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 62,084 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,480 miles

POWER STEERING PIPES AT FRONT HAVE EXCESS SURFACE CORROSION

FUEL PIPES HAVE EXCESS SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 4 Jan 2010 59,480 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

POWER STEERING PIPES AT FRONT HAVE EXCESS SURFACE CORROSION

FUEL PIPES HAVE EXCESS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 6 Dec 2008 55,945 miles

play in off side front anti roll link

Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,081 miles

slight play offside antiroll link arm bottom ball shank pin

Pass 3 Jan 2007 47,008 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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R631 OUG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R631 OUG, 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 R631 OUG registered?

R631 OUG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R631 OUG safe to buy?

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