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R743 KUT

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,960 mi
Last recorded55,960 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 KUT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 55,960 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 55,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,417 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 55,412 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,291 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 51,361 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 51,351 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front wings insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside drivers floor has excessive corrosion but is not within 30cm of steering,suspension,brakes.

both front lower wings insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2017 49,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside drivers floor has excessive corrosion but is not within 30cm of steering,suspension,brakes.

both front lower wings insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2016 45,370 miles

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

Offside Front Wing to sill corroded but not effecting its strength

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,607 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 41,749 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,338 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,407 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,169 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,896 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,897 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,181 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 28,181 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,218 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 21,838 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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R743 KUT is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R743 KUT, 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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R743 KUT is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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