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R775 DHJ

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,492 mi
Last recorded62,492 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 DHJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,492 miles

O/S MIRROR COVRER LOOSE / O/S OUTTER SILL CORRODING / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP STRUT MOUNT / SLIGHT SPLIT ON N/S TRACK ROD BOOT /

REAR AXLE BUSHES SOON NEED REPLACING / O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

SPACERS ON REAR BRAKE PLATES CORRODING ./ SLIGHT PERRISHING ON N/S/R FLEXI HOSE / OIL LEAK / FUEL FILTER CORRODING / UNDER BODY CORRSION

Fail 30 Mar 2012 62,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

O/S MIRROR COVRER LOOSE / O/S OUTTER SILL CORRODING / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP STRUT MOUNT / SLIGHT SPLIT ON N/S TRACK ROD BOOT /

SPACERS ON REAR BRAKE PLATES CORRODING ./ SLIGHT PERRISHING ON N/S/R FLEXI HOSE / OIL LEAK / FUEL FILTER CORRODING / UNDER BODY CORRSION

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,266 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

CORRSION ON OUTTER SILLS

FUEL FILTER CORRODING

KNOCKING NOISE ON REAR AXLE BUSHES

NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE

PIN HOLE IN O/S CV BOOT

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TOP MOUNT

UNDER BODY CORRSION

Fail 23 Mar 2011 57,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

CORRSION ON OUTTER SILLS

FUEL FILTER CORRODING

KNOCKING NOISE ON REAR AXLE BUSHES

NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE

PIN HOLE IN O/S CV BOOT

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TOP MOUNT

UNDER BODY CORRSION

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,933 miles

BOTH REAR SPACERS ON REAR AXLE [DRUM PLATE TO AXLE CORRODING ] / OIL LEAK / UNDER BODY CORRSION

O/S HEAD LIGHT LEN/ FRONT PADS LOW / FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / CORRSION ON O/S/F SPRING / SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS ./

PIN HOLE IN O/S/CV BOOT / DAMAGE TO O/S/F WHEEL INNER EDGE / SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR BOX JOINT / O/S/R TYRE STEPPING OUT ON INNER /

Fail 10 Mar 2010 50,933 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH REAR SPACERS ON REAR AXLE [DRUM PLATE TO AXLE CORRODING ] / OIL LEAK / UNDER BODY CORRSION

O/S HEAD LIGHT LEN/ FRONT PADS LOW / FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / CORRSION ON O/S/F SPRING / SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS ./

PIN HOLE IN O/S/CV BOOT / DAMAGE TO O/S/F WHEEL INNER EDGE / SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR BOX JOINT / O/S/R TYRE STEPPING OUT ON INNER /

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,303 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 41,863 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 28,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,306 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 93,584 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 93,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

large stone chips in windscreen

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

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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R775 DHJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R775 DHJ, 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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R775 DHJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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