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R747 KCE

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,401 mi
Last recorded93,401 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 KCE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,401 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres slightly worn inner wall

front registration plate damage

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Mar 2013 93,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn inner wall

front registration plate damage

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,488 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 86,905 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 83,213 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,051 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 79,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres are wearing out from the inner edges.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,259 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 70,047 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 64,276 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 64,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R747 KCE is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R747 KCE, 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 R747 KCE registered?

R747 KCE is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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