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S194 RDT

1998 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,784 mi
Last recorded61,784 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 RDT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,784 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,771 miles

covers fitted obscuring some underside components

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

vehicle tested in rally spec

Pass 8 May 2014 60,755 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 60,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 60,714 miles

rally car

suspect front brake pads fitted wrong

Fail 1 May 2013 60,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rally car

suspect front brake pads fitted wrong

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,985 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 59,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,384 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 59,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,553 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 58,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 58,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,941 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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S194 RDT is a 1998 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S194 RDT, 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

How do I check the history of S194 RDT?

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What year was S194 RDT registered?

S194 RDT is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S194 RDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S194 RDT shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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