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S161 AHR

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,259 mi
Last recorded63,259 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 AHR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 63,259 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 62,734 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 61,600 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 60,483 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,161 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,207 miles

B/pipes corroded

Exhaust baffles loose

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f suspension lower arm inner rear bush separating

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 57,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f suspension lower arm inner rear bush separating

o/s/r tyre has nail in outer edge of tread

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

oil leaking from engine

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,125 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly lipped

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge - (195/50R15V)

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condensation in nsr lamp

front number plate cracked

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2012 53,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condensation in nsr lamp

front number plate cracked

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2011 51,935 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

front brakes have slight run-out

front number plate slightly cracked

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly cracked

rear brake pipes beginning to corrode slightly

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system slightly corroded

front number plate slightly cracked

rear brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,050 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 41,839 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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S161 AHR is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S161 AHR, 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 S161 AHR registered?

S161 AHR is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S161 AHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S161 AHR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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