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R64 SLC

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

4,745 mi
Last recorded4,745 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 SLC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 4,745 miles

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

headlamps deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 4,745 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

headlamps deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 1,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear registration platescracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 23 Jun 2012 98,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild adrift.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 95,189 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 95,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,041 miles

temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 22 Feb 2010 87,040 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 7 Mar 2009 81,600 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front shock absorber weak

Pass 7 Mar 2009 81,600 miles

offside front shock absorber weak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,276 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,451 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 40,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R64 SLC is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R64 SLC, 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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R64 SLC is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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