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R707 GPU

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,724 mi
Last recorded92,724 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 GPU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 92,724 miles

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

all front suspension componants are corroded

boot lock is stiff

both rear tyres are perished

centre exhaust mounting is heavily perished

coolant level is low

front nearside outer cv gaiter is heavily perished

rear offside flexible brake hose is heavily perished

rear offside outer bodysill and wheel arch are heavily corroded

rear offside subframe mounting is worn and perished

steering rack is contaminated with oil

Fail 4 Feb 2013 92,719 miles

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

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

all front suspension componants are corroded

boot lock is stiff

both rear tyres are perished

centre exhaust mounting is heavily perished

coolant level is low

front nearside outer cv gaiter is heavily perished

rear offside flexible brake hose is heavily perished

rear offside outer bodysill and wheel arch are heavily corroded

rear offside subframe mounting is worn and perished

steering rack is contaminated with oil

Pass 14 Jul 2011 90,121 miles

both rear nearside and offside steel brake pipes corroded

front brake disc's corroded

front nearside tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2010 87,267 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Both rear steel brake pipes corroded and will soon need attention

Front nearside tyre worn on the inside edge

Offside outer c/v gatour perishing

Offside steering rack gatour contaminated with grease

Fail 9 Feb 2010 87,267 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Both rear steel brake pipes corroded and will soon need attention

Front nearside tyre worn on the inside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer c/v gatour perishing

Offside steering rack gatour contaminated with grease

Pass 20 Jan 2009 82,971 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 73,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 73,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 63,422 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 63,422 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2006 59,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 59,163 miles

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

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

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

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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R707 GPU is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R707 GPU, 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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R707 GPU is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R707 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R707 GPU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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