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R68 XWE

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,507 mi
Last recorded79,507 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 XWE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,507 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,393 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 70,393 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 61,574 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge(195/50 15)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 54,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,370 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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R68 XWE is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R68 XWE, 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 R68 XWE registered?

R68 XWE is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R68 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R68 XWE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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