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R828 YAG

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,615 mi
Last recorded17,615 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 YAG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 17,615 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 14,989 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 13,005 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 13,005 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 9,969 miles

N/S gearbox oil seal leaking

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2010 7,470 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 2,153 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 2,153 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 92,981 miles

advise front discs slightly worn.

advise n/s & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes

advise slight play in n/s steering rack.

Pass 10 Mar 2007 82,501 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 82,482 miles

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

Offside rear brake pipe rusty and shailing

Pass 9 Mar 2006 79,721 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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R828 YAG 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 75%.

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 R828 YAG, 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 R828 YAG registered?

R828 YAG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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