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S103 RDB

1998 Ford Puma

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi
4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 RDB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023
Pass 21 Jul 2021

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020
Fail 3 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018

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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S103 RDB is a 1998 Ford Puma in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S103 RDB, 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 S103 RDB registered?

S103 RDB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 August 1998.

Is S103 RDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S103 RDB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S103 RDB have outstanding finance?

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