MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,300 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge
rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge
rear exhaust box corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
deteriation front number plate
deteriation to exhaust system
nearside rear shock absorber top mounting worn acceptable at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
deteriation front number plate
deteriation to exhaust system
nearside rear shock absorber top mounting worn acceptable at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
S198 XRJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 S198 XRJ, 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 S198 XRJ?
You can check the full history of S198 XRJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S198 XRJ registered?
S198 XRJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 September 1998.
Is S198 XRJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S198 XRJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S198 XRJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S198 XRJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.