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R990 EKO

1998 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,034 mi
Last recorded125,034 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 EKO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 125,034 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 125,028 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 16,066 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 5,554 miles

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

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

Nearside rear hand brake effort slightly low

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 5,554 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear hand brake effort slightly low

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 94,337 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 94,805 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 77,586 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 68,410 miles

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

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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R990 EKO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R990 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.

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What year was R990 EKO registered?

R990 EKO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R990 EKO safe to buy?

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