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S158 AFG

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,111 mi
Last recorded80,111 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 AFG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 80,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,216 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 63,752 miles

aftermarket seats fitted to front o/s & n/s

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2015 63,765 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

aftermarket seats fitted to front o/s & n/s

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r footbrake effort poor

Fail 23 Jan 2014 53,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,755 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,491 miles

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,473 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 37,473 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,840 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,879 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 35,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,041 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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S158 AFG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc 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 S158 AFG, 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 S158 AFG registered?

S158 AFG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S158 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S158 AFG 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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