1998 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · R720 PKH
1998 Ford Puma (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 7,816 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD PUMA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1679cc
R720 PKH Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2011
- 7,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R720 PKH Mileage History
- 10/01/200659,537 mi
- 06/02/200771,552 mi+12,015 mi
- 07/02/200771,552 mi
- 23/05/200882,710 mi+11,158 mi
- 16/06/200992,667 mi+9,957 mi
- 11/08/200992,867 mi+200 mi
- 14/08/20104,000 mi-88,867 mi
- 20/07/20117,094 mi+3,094 mi
- 16/08/20117,816 mi+722 mi
Average of roughly -9,243 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R720 PKH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Puma (R720 PKH) between January 2006 and August 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
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