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R848 ULB

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,507 mi
Last recorded75,507 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 ULB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 75,507 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

accident damaged rear

gear box filler bolt loose

Fail 26 Jun 2009 75,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

gear box filler bolt loose

Pass 5 Jul 2008 73,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 64,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 64,588 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 51,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 30,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear 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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R848 ULB is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R848 ULB, 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 R848 ULB registered?

R848 ULB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R848 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R848 ULB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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