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R99 JRW

1998 Ford Puma

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,854 mi
Last recorded72,854 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 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

RegistrationR99 JRW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,854 miles

car has sports suspension

Fail 18 Jun 2014 72,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

car has sports suspension

Fail 20 Sep 2012 127,901 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 127,901 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 58,113 miles

Pas pump and surrounding components damp with oil

Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,400 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

sun stip fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,530 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 44,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,037 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 40,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front pads on minimum limit

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,341 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,819 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2005 27,377 miles

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

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

both rear steel brake pipes corroding

engine oil leaks

front bumper damaged

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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R99 JRW is a 1998 Ford Puma in White 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 R99 JRW, 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 R99 JRW registered?

R99 JRW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R99 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R99 JRW 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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