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R697 GHJ

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,772 mi
Last recorded90,772 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 GHJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2012 90,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 86,890 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 81,799 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Inner CV boot weaping grease

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2010 81,799 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Inner CV boot weaping grease

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil level low

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2009 77,186 miles

front registration plate cracked

nearside mirror slightly insecure

slight corrosion to exhaust middle section

Fail 12 May 2009 77,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

front registration plate cracked

nearside mirror slightly insecure

slight corrosion to exhaust middle section

Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,550 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 May 2007 73,764 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 73,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 67,499 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 67,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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R697 GHJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R697 GHJ, 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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R697 GHJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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