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R92 FVW

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,933 mi
Last recorded7,933 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 FVW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2013 7,933 miles

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 7,933 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 106,021 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 106,021 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 May 2011 97,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 May 2011 97,341 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 90,913 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 90,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 87,203 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 87,196 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2008 82,224 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2008 82,214 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 23 May 2007 79,478 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 75,912 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R92 FVW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R92 FVW, 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 R92 FVW registered?

R92 FVW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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