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R929 CYG

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,603 mi
Last recorded63,603 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 CYG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 63,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 63,459 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sills Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,541 miles

ALL SPRINGS CORRODED

Both inner track joints slight play

Fan catching

General corrosion all over

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Fail 14 Jun 2017 53,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

ALL SPRINGS CORRODED

Both inner track joints slight play

Fan catching

General corrosion all over

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 47,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,057 miles

both front wish bone thrust bushes have slight cracks apearing but no exesive play

Fail 15 Aug 2014 44,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wish bone thrust bushes have slight cracks apearing but no exesive play

Pass 24 Aug 2013 42,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,950 miles

offside and nearside cv boot deteriorating

Fail 22 Mar 2012 41,950 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

excess handbrake travel

offside and nearside cv boot deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,634 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 35,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,257 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 32,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,280 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 30,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wish bone arms coroderd

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,094 miles

near side rear tyre on 2m

power steering pipes corrouderd

Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,794 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 25,794 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,462 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 23,462 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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R929 CYG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R929 CYG, 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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R929 CYG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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