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W598 RKL

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,943 mi
Last recorded110,943 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 RKL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 110,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 105,260 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 105,255 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 97,802 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2009 92,202 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 88,905 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 88,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 81,024 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 114,682 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 114,672 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 106,103 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 106,103 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 106,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W598 RKL is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 74,235 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 W598 RKL, 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 26 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W598 RKL registered?

W598 RKL is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W598 RKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W598 RKL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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