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R885 UAC

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,725 mi
Last recorded24,725 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 UAC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,725 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

corossion in progress

Fail 24 Jan 2012 24,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

corossion in progress

Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,348 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 9,245 miles

Oil leak

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 9 Oct 2009 9,245 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 10 Oct 2008 1,578 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 1,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 3 Aug 2007 90,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 90,239 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 81,755 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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R885 UAC is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R885 UAC, 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 R885 UAC registered?

R885 UAC is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R885 UAC safe to buy?

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