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R858 DAH

1998 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,992 mi
Last recorded96,992 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 DAH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 96,992 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body and underside has corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r service brake slightly low

Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,164 miles

1. o/s outer sill starting to corrode. 2. o/s rear wheel arch starting to corrode. 3. o/s front wheel arch starting to corrode. 4. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 8 May 2010 86,515 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 86,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,769 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,729 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,674 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,890 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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R858 DAH is a 1998 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R858 DAH, 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 R858 DAH registered?

R858 DAH is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R858 DAH safe to buy?

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