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S131 UOO

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,110 mi
Last recorded62,110 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 UOO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,110 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,820 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 55,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,118 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror loose

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,456 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 48,456 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,856 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 37,856 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,048 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 May 2009 31,931 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2008 27,461 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 27,275 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 26,861 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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S131 UOO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S131 UOO, 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 S131 UOO registered?

S131 UOO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S131 UOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S131 UOO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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