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T451 GRO

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,569 mi
Last recorded44,569 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT451 GRO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,569 miles

Both rear tyres treds are starting to go out of shape

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,230 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 34,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,749 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Various oil leaks under car.

Wiper linkage noisey.

fead belt noisey.

Fail 10 Oct 2006 24,749 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

FEAD belt noisey

Offside front roadspring badly corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Various oil leaks under car

wiper linkage noisey

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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T451 GRO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 T451 GRO, 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 T451 GRO?

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What year was T451 GRO registered?

T451 GRO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T451 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T451 GRO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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