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R91 DHK

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,354 mi
Last recorded60,354 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 DHK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 60,354 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 60,354 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 60,077 miles

vehicle modified \ rally car

Fail 16 Nov 2023 60,077 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

vehicle modified \ rally car

Pass 27 Aug 2022 59,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear seats / and belts removed at time of test

roll gauge fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,909 miles

Vehicle has been modified for Rallying. ABS / Air bags ETC removed, Roll cage / Harnesses fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2021 58,909 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Fouling Chassis (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Fouling Chassis (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle has been modified for Rallying. ABS / Air bags ETC removed, Roll cage / Harnesses fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,467 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 56,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,938 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front blades poor condition

front headlamp lenses poor

wipers has marked windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,796 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 54,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 53,119 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,444 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 49,558 miles

both front shock absorbers weeping

engine oil leak

rear silencer heavily corroded

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

very slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 45,597 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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R91 DHK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R91 DHK, 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 R91 DHK registered?

R91 DHK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R91 DHK safe to buy?

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