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R770 OGF

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,858 mi
Last recorded20,858 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 OGF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 20,858 miles

Exhaust deteriorated front section, slight leakage, recommend attention.

Nail & screw in rear tyres, recommend attention.

Nearside front top suspension mounting worn, recommend replace.

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking, recommend replace.

Offside front shock absorber leaking, recommend replace.

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked out of swept area, offside.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 20,839 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated front section, slight leakage, recommend attention.

Nail & screw in rear tyres, recommend attention.

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating, recommend replace.

Nearside front top suspension mounting worn, recommend replace.

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking, recommend replace.

Offside front shock absorber leaking, recommend replace.

Oil leak

Windscreen cracked out of swept area, offside.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 11,411 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hazards swtich cap is missing.

near side and off side under sills corroded

rear chassis area corroded/

rear parking brake imbalanced 19%

Pass 28 Feb 2009 11,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hazards swtich cap is missing.

near side and off side under sills corroded

rear chassis area corroded/

rear parking brake imbalanced 19%

Pass 1 Sep 2008 7,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 98,644 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 98,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 84,616 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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R770 OGF 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 R770 OGF, 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 R770 OGF registered?

R770 OGF is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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