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R789 CNE

1998 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,811 mi
Last recorded86,811 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 CNE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 86,811 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 86,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 81,235 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 81,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Nov 2006 74,416 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 74,325 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

osf inner drive shaft boot leaking grease (slight)

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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R789 CNE is a 1998 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R789 CNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R789 CNE registered?

R789 CNE is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R789 CNE safe to buy?

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