No, T278 RPB is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for T278 RPB?

The MOT for T278 RPB is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 November 2020.

What is the recorded mileage of T278 RPB?

The recorded mileage for T278 RPB is 83,078 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is T278 RPB ULEZ compliant?

No, T278 RPB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · T278 RPB

T278 RPB

1999 Ford Puma (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1999. Recorded mileage 83,078 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD PUMA
Year / Origin: 1999
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06/11/2020
Road Tax: Untaxed (21/09/2020)
Recorded Mileage: 83,078 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 06/11/2020

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 21/09/2020

Mileage: 83,078 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1999
Engine: 1679cc

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T278 RPB Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2019
83,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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T278 RPB Mileage History

18/05/200638,887 mi
16/05/200742,622 mi+3,735 mi
02/05/200845,713 mi+3,091 mi
14/05/200949,136 mi+3,423 mi
19/05/201053,119 mi+3,983 mi
16/05/201156,741 mi+3,622 mi
20/05/201156,767 mi+26 mi
15/05/201261,255 mi+4,488 mi
15/05/201261,256 mi+1 mi
16/05/201365,482 mi+4,226 mi
17/05/201365,517 mi+35 mi
17/05/201469,757 mi+4,240 mi
21/05/201469,811 mi+54 mi
14/05/201572,587 mi+2,776 mi
13/05/201675,010 mi+2,423 mi
11/05/201776,635 mi+1,625 mi
21/06/201881,894 mi+5,259 mi
07/11/201983,078 mi+1,184 mi

Average of roughly 3,280 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

T278 RPB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 13:55

MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Puma (T278 RPB) between May 2006 and November 2019.

The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 07 November 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 71 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch / sill (7.1.1 (”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan holed (7.1.1 (a”.

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