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R714 VVP

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,366 mi
Last recorded79,366 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 VVP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,366 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,352 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2012 74,338 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre cut but not down to cords

Fail 25 Oct 2011 68,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre cut but not down to cords

Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,980 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 62,980 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,949 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 54,074 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,322 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 47,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 47,877 miles

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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R714 VVP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 R714 VVP, 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 R714 VVP registered?

R714 VVP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R714 VVP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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