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S195 CMR

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,090 mi
Last recorded67,090 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 CMR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 67,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 64,980 miles

Nearside Front top mount

Fail 5 Feb 2025 64,978 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front suspension strut top has movement

Pass 10 Jan 2024 62,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 60,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2022 57,421 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 53,190 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 51,500 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2020 51,498 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2017 51,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,791 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 47,990 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 46,268 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 44,149 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 43,482 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,610 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,005 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,394 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 37,949 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 35,631 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 33,907 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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S195 CMR is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S195 CMR, 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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S195 CMR is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S195 CMR safe to buy?

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