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R89 PFR

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,464 mi
Last recorded73,464 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 PFR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 73,464 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 73,464 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside front lower arm rear bush split

Pass 18 Nov 2005 65,973 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 65,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R89 PFR is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R89 PFR, 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 R89 PFR registered?

R89 PFR is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R89 PFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R89 PFR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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