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R787 RMJ

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,496 mi
Last recorded36,496 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 RMJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,496 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 36,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,619 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 16,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 6,142 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 6,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 95,558 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s outer sill starting to rust

windscreen cracked bottom o/s corner

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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R787 RMJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R787 RMJ, 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 R787 RMJ registered?

R787 RMJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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