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R858 PGM

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,135 mi
Last recorded16,135 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 PGM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,135 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

handbrake travel

Pass 17 Aug 2011 11,189 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

front and rear suspension coil springs rusty

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside front brake hose starting to perish

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear wheel arches, inner/ outer sill panels, floors and chassis starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare wheel/ tyre and carrier missing

Fail 16 Aug 2011 11,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

front and rear suspension coil springs rusty

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside front brake hose starting to perish

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear wheel arches, inner/ outer sill panels, floors and chassis starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare wheel/ tyre and carrier missing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 5,261 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish and covered in grease- no split/ hole

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front and rear top suspension mountings slight movement

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread inner edge worn to 1.6mm

nearside rear brake pipe damp- no leak

rear brakes require adjustment

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wheel arches, floors, sills and chassis starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare wheel/ tyre missing from carrier

Pass 28 Aug 2009 98,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 90,439 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 89,538 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

suspension lowered

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,932 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,028 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 74,774 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Very heavy engine oil leak.

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 PGM is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PGM, 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 PGM registered?

R858 PGM is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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