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R812 KGF

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,939 mi
Last recorded89,939 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 KGF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,939 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 89,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Coolant below minimum

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,070 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 63,139 miles

front tyres 3mm

nearside front brake discs starting to corrode on the inner face

nearside rear tyre below 3mm plus nail in tyre

offside front outer pad worn

offside rear tyre below 3mm plus worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2010 63,098 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,750 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 61,750 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 52,491 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 52,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear no. plate lettering starting to fade

Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,392 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 39,392 miles

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

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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R812 KGF is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R812 KGF, 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 R812 KGF registered?

R812 KGF is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R812 KGF safe to buy?

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