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R818 HDW

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,210 mi
Last recorded21,210 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 HDW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,210 miles

2x rear brake hoses

Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,981 miles

oil leak /nearside front strut / offside front brake hose

Pass 18 Mar 2010 10,609 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 10,605 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

cracks in tyres

underbody & offside sill corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2009 5,627 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 1,622 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 97,563 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 94,363 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 94,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 93,930 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 93,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R818 HDW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R818 HDW, 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 R818 HDW registered?

R818 HDW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R818 HDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 HDW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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