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R975 CJN

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,288 mi
Last recorded84,288 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 CJN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 84,288 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,631 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 70,966 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 70,961 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 66,184 miles

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

PAS multi drive belt seperated / splitted

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

offside inner c/v booth gaitor loss of lubricant

park brake travel near max limit

very low engine oil level

Fail 18 Apr 2007 66,184 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

PAS multi drive belt seperated / splitted

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

offside inner c/v booth gaitor loss of lubricant

park brake travel near max limit

very low engine oil level

Fail 28 Jun 2006 63,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 63,610 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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R975 CJN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R975 CJN, 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 R975 CJN registered?

R975 CJN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R975 CJN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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