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S199 UAL

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,039 mi
Last recorded99,039 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 UAL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 99,039 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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

all brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2011 99,039 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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

all brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2010 95,752 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside outter sill corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 89,077 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 89,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 85,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 85,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2008 85,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside mirror missing

Pass 30 Apr 2007 80,397 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 80,397 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 70,902 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 70,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge 195/50/15v

offside front wishbone bush is starting to lift

runout in front brake disks

small stone chips in windscreen

strong smell of petrol around filler neck area

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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S199 UAL is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S199 UAL, 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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S199 UAL is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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