MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front outter cv boots perishing and cracking
both rear brake pipes starting too corrodde
n/s/f t.c.a rear starting too deterate
n/s/r tyre 2mm
o/s/f drop link boots split
o/s/f t.c.a rear bush starting too deterate
o/s/r axle bush slightly worn and knocking
o/s/r tyre 1.6 -2mm
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front outter cv boots perishing and cracking
both rear brake pipes starting too corrodde
n/s/f t.c.a rear starting too deterate
n/s/r tyre 2mm
o/s/f drop link boots split
o/s/f t.c.a rear bush starting too deterate
o/s/r axle bush slightly worn and knocking
o/s/r tyre 1.6 -2mm
o/s/f tyre 1.6mm inner edge
o/s/r tyre 2mm
tracking inner edges rubbing off
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/r tyre 2mm
tracking inner edges rubbing off
o/s/f tyre 1.6mm inner edge
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R729 VSM is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R729 VSM, 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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R729 VSM is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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