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R707 PGM

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,416 mi
Last recorded19,416 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 PGM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 19,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked up front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slighty opaque pattern still visible

Fail 24 Jul 2018 13,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked up front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slighty opaque pattern still visible

Pass 1 Aug 2017 19,281 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear chalked up (3.6.B.2c)

all sills floor and chassis have surface corrosion

n/s dip hlamp small crack

Pass 28 Jul 2016 17,837 miles

1 of the power steering pipes hanging low

Offside Front headlamp slightly opaque pattern ok

exhaust heat shield insecure

various parts of floor chassis and inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2015 16,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 15,392 miles

oil leak from engine.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 11,943 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 11,943 miles

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

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

Offside Outer 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 corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 10,671 miles

slight oil leak

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,123 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 10,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 9,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear wheel bearing rough.border line pass

offside front seat worn

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 26 Jul 2010 9,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear wheel bearing rough.border line pass

offside front seat worn

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 21 Jul 2009 8,871 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 102,869 miles

advise n/s + o/s rear brake flexis perished

Fail 11 Jul 2008 102,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

advise n/s + o/s rear brake flexis perished

Pass 22 Sep 2007 97,995 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,266 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 93,684 miles

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

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

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

Slight damage to N\S front outer tyre wall

Pass 2 Aug 2005 92,251 miles

N\S & O\S Rear Inner Tyre Edges Nearing Legal Limit †N\S Front Inner Tyre Nearing Legal Limit

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 PGM is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R707 PGM, 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 PGM is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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