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S219 BOU

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,883 mi
Last recorded76,883 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 BOU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 76,883 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 70,827 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded

oil leak

rear underside and inner sills surface corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 60,012 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,653 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,152 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 43,094 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 43,094 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 40,654 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,320 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 35,807 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,807 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 33,611 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,568 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 30,618 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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S219 BOU 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 87.5%.

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 S219 BOU, 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 S219 BOU registered?

S219 BOU is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S219 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S219 BOU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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