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R909 MNV

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,701 mi
Last recorded4,701 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 MNV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 4,701 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 47 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 97,543 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

lift in rear top strut mtgs.

n/s/f outer tyre edge has some wear.

o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes have c orrosion.

o/s/f floor has some corrosion.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 97,543 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

lift in rear top strut mtgs.

n/s/f outer tyre edge has some wear.

o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes have c orrosion.

o/s/f floor has some corrosion.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 93,461 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some corrosion on outer sills & sill backs

some front brake imbalance

Pass 27 Dec 2007 90,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 77,601 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 77,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Dec 2006 76,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 62,165 miles

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

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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R909 MNV 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 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 R909 MNV, 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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R909 MNV is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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