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S177 AUP

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,689 mi
Last recorded99,689 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 AUP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 99,686 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 94,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 94,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,965 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 89,965 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up x 2 (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up & outter (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,264 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 85,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 79,860 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 79,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 74,700 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,679 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 69,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,307 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,123 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,757 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 52,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,437 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 50,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,359 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 43,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 36,484 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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S177 AUP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S177 AUP, 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.

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S177 AUP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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