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R745 CND

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,499 mi
Last recorded94,499 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 CND
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,499 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 94,455 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 86,174 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 81,380 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 81,380 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 76,932 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 76,925 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 73,439 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 69,608 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 69,607 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R745 CND is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R745 CND, 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 R745 CND registered?

R745 CND is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R745 CND safe to buy?

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