MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,261 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
coolant level low
exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated + middle pipe corroded
lower power steering pipes corroded
nearside + offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to displace
offside + nearside rear tyre inner edges worn
smell of fuel
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery insecure
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
coolant level low
exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated + middle pipe corroded
lower power steering pipes corroded
nearside + offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to displace
offside + nearside rear tyre inner edges worn
smell of fuel
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S161 TOV is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S161 TOV, 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 TOV registered?
S161 TOV is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 November 1998.
Is S161 TOV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S161 TOV shows 7 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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