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M14 SPT

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,461 mi
Last recorded95,461 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 SPT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,461 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,198 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded.Rear chassis sections corroded ,not perforated.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 90,198 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake back plates corroded.Rear chassis sections corroded ,not perforated.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 84,474 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 84,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 77,787 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 77,787 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 72,213 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 72,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 66,159 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 59,927 miles

Front brake pads just above minimum requirement - recommed replace

Nsf brake disc corroded on inner face - recommend change when pads replaced †

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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M14 SPT is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M14 SPT, 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

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What year was M14 SPT registered?

M14 SPT is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M14 SPT safe to buy?

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