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R794 SRS

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,410 mi
Last recorded106,410 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 SRS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 106,410 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 8 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

The full underside of the vehicle has been sprayed restricting a full inspection

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 98,914 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 98,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

spare wheel hanger corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2007 95,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brakes operation, slightly delayed action

Pass 2 Mar 2006 87,504 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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R794 SRS is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R794 SRS, 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 R794 SRS registered?

R794 SRS is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R794 SRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R794 SRS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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