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S232 UGV

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,503 mi
Last recorded73,503 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 UGV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 73,503 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear outer sill slight corrosion o/s

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 73,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear outer sill slight corrosion o/s

Pass 3 Sep 2018 72,445 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,705 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 70,705 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (center) (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,008 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,305 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,664 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,873 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,239 miles

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,717 miles

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2011 60,717 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,036 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2010 59,033 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,914 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has small cut to inner side wall

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,722 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,925 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,662 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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S232 UGV is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S232 UGV, 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 S232 UGV registered?

S232 UGV is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S232 UGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S232 UGV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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