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R854 SGC

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,642 mi
Last recorded8,642 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 SGC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 8,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 8,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 4,034 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

two VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS displayed

tyres wearing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 98,884 miles

Chassis no in screen wrong

Fail 25 Jul 2013 98,839 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Chassis no in screen wrong

Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,359 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,540 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 81,404 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,389 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 66,964 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,184 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 53,796 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 19 Aug 2005 47,334 miles

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

Offside 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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R854 SGC is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R854 SGC, 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 R854 SGC registered?

R854 SGC is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R854 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 SGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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