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S186 AAB

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,096 mi
Last recorded70,096 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 AAB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 70,096 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 70,088 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2016 68,027 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 65,163 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 61,932 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 58,485 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,078 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 48,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,207 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 45,207 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 14 May 2008 41,894 miles

o/s/r tyre punctured

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2007 39,783 miles

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

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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S186 AAB is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S186 AAB, 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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What year was S186 AAB registered?

S186 AAB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S186 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 AAB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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