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R987 SGC

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,027 mi
Last recorded93,027 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 SGC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2013 93,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,027 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,101 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 79,096 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 74,166 miles

ALL TYRES ARE LOW THE FRONT 2 ARE WORN TO LIMITS AND ARE PERISHED,THE N/S/F TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

CORROSION TO SILLS,FLOORS,CHASSIS RAILS

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

PLAY IN ALL 4 UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS

THE EXHAUST IS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 9 Nov 2011 74,166 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ALL TYRES ARE LOW THE FRONT 2 ARE WORN TO LIMITS AND ARE PERISHED,THE N/S/F TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

CORROSION TO SILLS,FLOORS,CHASSIS RAILS

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

PLAY IN ALL 4 UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

THE EXHAUST IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 11 Nov 2010 64,777 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 62,472 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 62,472 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,806 miles

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

ns wiper split

Pass 13 Nov 2007 58,647 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,220 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 53,421 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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R987 SGC 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 69.2%.

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 R987 SGC, 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 R987 SGC registered?

R987 SGC is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R987 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 SGC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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