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R745 XWJ

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,235 mi
Last recorded35,235 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 XWJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,235 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 35,234 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,364 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 30,352 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,942 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 23,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 19,031 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 18,986 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 10,211 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 10,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XWJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

R745 XWJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R745 XWJ safe to buy?

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