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R943 YBA

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,737 mi
Last recorded91,737 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 YBA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 91,737 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 91,661 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 23 May 2012 91,464 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 81,664 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slitely worn

o/s+n/s/r brake pipes heavy greased,unable to fully inspect.appear ok at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2011 81,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slitely worn

o/s+n/s/r brake pipes heavy greased,unable to fully inspect.appear ok at time of test

Pass 29 May 2010 74,386 miles

o/s/f seatbelt frayed slightly

rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Dec 2009 73,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust deterioirated & leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2008 70,273 miles

front lower sus arm inner rear buahes wearing

o/s/r brake pipe corr

oil leak engine area

Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,476 miles

corrosion to rear underside sill and rear exhaust box

strong note- o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,377 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 59,453 miles

strong note- o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

strong note- o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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R943 YBA is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R943 YBA, 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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R943 YBA is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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