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R803 OHN

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,075 mi
Last recorded40,075 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 OHN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 40,075 miles

Both inner and outer sills in rusty condition.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorating.

Brake pipes have surface rust.

Offside rear axle mounting bush worn quite badly on border line.

Slight free play in nearside steering arm.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 40,004 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both inner and outer sills in rusty condition.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots deteriorating.

Brake pipes have surface rust.

Offside rear axle mounting bush worn quite badly on border line.

Slight free play in nearside steering arm.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 39,959 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

HANDBRAKE CABLE LOOSE ON OFFSIDE

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,504 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 30,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,811 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 21,810 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 12,480 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 3,581 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 3,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R803 OHN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R803 OHN, 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 R803 OHN registered?

R803 OHN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R803 OHN safe to buy?

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