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R830 DFG

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,989 mi
Last recorded21,989 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 DFG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 21,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 21,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner behind suspension/axle mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 14,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 3,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 96,431 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 88,599 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 88,565 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,808 miles

both outer sills have some corrorsion

Fail 21 Mar 2013 86,804 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills have some corrorsion

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,635 miles

both windscreen wipers have begun to smear

engine coolant bottle is empty

the coolant light is on

Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,562 miles

near side rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge of tread.

near side sill corroded near limit.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,984 miles

exhaust rear box badly corroded & OUTER COVER FALLING OFF.

n./s front tyre tread worn low on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,900 miles

exhaust rear box corroded.

o/s front brake hose cracked.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 67,396 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN AND SEPERTED TO THE LIMIT.

near side ffront lower arm rear bush sperated to the limit.

near side outer sill starting to corrode.

off side rear top suspension mount lift near limit.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,837 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,051 miles

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

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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R830 DFG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R830 DFG, 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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R830 DFG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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