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R991 XRA

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,261 mi
Last recorded86,261 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 XRA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 86,261 miles

slight corrosion various places under vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,005 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 80,221 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 75,200 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 75,200 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,678 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,984 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 65,962 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,258 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 51,386 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 41,788 miles

nearside rear axle mounting bush worn

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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R991 XRA is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R991 XRA, 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

How do I check the history of R991 XRA?

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What year was R991 XRA registered?

R991 XRA is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R991 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 XRA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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