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R775 WUY

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

10,050 mi
Last recorded10,050 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 WUY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 10,050 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 9,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 6,568 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

long handbrake travel

Fail 26 Nov 2011 6,568 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Dec 2010 3,700 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

advise park brake travel

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

strong advise oil leaking in such a way that alot of other components i.e p/steering pipes/hoses are all covered making it difficult to deterimine if they are leaking

suspect offside rear wheel slightly out of shape, no obvious distorsion to rim or any defects to tyre but when rotated appears to have wheel wobble-further investigation is advised

various areas of surface corrosion to rear chassis/boot floor areas

Fail 29 Nov 2010 3,699 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

park brake travel

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

strong advise oil leaking in such a way that alot of other components i.e power steering pipes/hoses are all covered therefor difficult to determine if leaking

suspect offside rear wheel out of shape no obvious distorsion to wheel rim or any problem with the tyre but when rotated looks to have wheel wobble

various areas of surface corrosion to rear chassis/boot floor areas

Pass 16 Feb 2010 606 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 96,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 96,623 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 91,932 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 91,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2007 85,287 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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R775 WUY is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WUY, 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 R775 WUY registered?

R775 WUY is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R775 WUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R775 WUY shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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