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R950 EKO

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,841 mi
Last recorded89,841 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 EKO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2013 89,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres slightly fouling body on full lock

Pass 15 Feb 2013 89,841 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres slightly fouling body on full lock

Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,985 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 83,270 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 83,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 79,890 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 79,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2007 75,880 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 72,827 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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R950 EKO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R950 EKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R950 EKO registered?

R950 EKO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R950 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 EKO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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