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S101 UAX

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,628 mi
Last recorded37,628 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 UAX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 37,628 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 37,622 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 37,582 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,486 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 37,478 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,409 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,319 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 37,290 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 37,225 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,919 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,703 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,193 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,358 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,526 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,765 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,547 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,478 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,604 miles

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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S101 UAX is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S101 UAX, 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.

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What year was S101 UAX registered?

S101 UAX is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S101 UAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S101 UAX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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