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R837 PVJ

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,169 mi
Last recorded11,169 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 PVJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 11,169 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 8,873 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 7,665 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 7,457 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 7,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

wipers are poor

Fail 24 Oct 2019 7,423 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine from belt side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

wipers are poor

Pass 3 Apr 2018 7,064 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 6,785 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 6,597 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 6,423 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 6,152 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 6,135 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 6,001 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 5,861 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,670 miles

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2010 5,498 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 5,241 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 4,897 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 4,598 miles

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2006 4,456 miles

advise dampness to power steering rack

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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R837 PVJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R837 PVJ, 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 R837 PVJ registered?

R837 PVJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R837 PVJ safe to buy?

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