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R934 TSR

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,615 mi
Last recorded49,615 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 TSR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 49,615 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Both sides insecure (1.6 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Both strut top mountings have play but not excessive

Fail 26 May 2023 49,603 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Both sides insecure (1.6 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Both strut top mountings have play but not excessive

Pass 3 Jul 2020 48,947 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 8,923 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 46,102 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all flexible brake hose ferrules are corroded but not deemed excessive

Fail 14 Jun 2019 46,100 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all flexible brake hose ferrules are corroded but not deemed excessive

Fail 8 Feb 2019 46,092 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,637 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 45,603 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear tyre cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,127 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,906 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 43,845 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,600 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R934 TSR is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R934 TSR, 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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R934 TSR is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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