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S88 RPG

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,684 mi
Last recorded103,684 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 RPG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,684 miles

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

front brake disc s rusty

Pass 29 Dec 2011 103,083 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 99,889 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)

corrosion on off side wheel arch

Fail 27 Jun 2011 99,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

corrosion on off side wheel arch

Fail 8 Apr 2010 91,428 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 91,428 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 81,728 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 81,728 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 68,960 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 68,960 miles

Nearside Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 67,908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 54,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 54,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S88 RPG is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 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 S88 RPG, 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 25 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S88 RPG registered?

S88 RPG is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is S88 RPG safe to buy?

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