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R638 JYJ

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,830 mi
Last recorded39,830 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 JYJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,830 miles

Nearside Front wheel damage

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 39,380 miles

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel damage

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer sill begining to corrode

Oil leak engine area ()

damage to front of vehicle

Pass 10 May 2016 38,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and osr inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing

osf wing poor condition

Fail 10 May 2016 38,587 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror (8.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and osr inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing

osf wing poor condition

Pass 11 May 2015 38,036 miles

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid stains on pipe under brake servo no visible leak

exhaust rusty

ns mirror loose

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 6 May 2014 37,481 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid stains on pipes under brake servo no visible leak

damage nsf wheel

exhaust rusty

ns mirror a bit loose

os/ns inner cv boots weaping at bands

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 7 May 2013 36,981 miles

nsr axle bush worn

os/ns inner cv boots slightly loose on joint not insecure

rear exhaust box rusty

security ns mirror

Pass 21 May 2012 36,609 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 23 May 2011 36,297 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 35,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 35,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 35,121 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 34,506 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2007 34,487 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

brake/fuel pipe clip broken at front of floorpan

Pass 17 May 2006 33,923 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s mirror broken

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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R638 JYJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R638 JYJ, 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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R638 JYJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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