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S233 KAM

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

23,750 mi
Last recorded23,750 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 KAM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,750 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corrorded

n/s door mirror damaged

part(s) of exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2013 23,412 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corrorded

coolant level low

part(s) of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,285 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

hazzard switch

n/s outer sill rusty

rear chassi rusty

rear quadrants rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2012 16,261 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear chassi legs rusty

rear quadrants rusty

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

fuel pipes rusty

hazzard switch

n/s outer sill rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2011 9,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant level low

Fail 21 Jul 2011 9,082 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant level low

Pass 2 Aug 2010 3,748 miles

corrosion:- exhaust, both rear wheelarches, nearside front to rear metal brake pipe

front bumper & headlights out of line

nearside mirror loose

offside front flexi brake hose perished

offside rear tyre

oil leak

power steering pipes damp

Fail 2 Aug 2010 3,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion:- exhaust, both rear wheelarches, nearside front to rear metal brake pipe

front bumper & headlights out of line

nearside mirror loose

offside front flexi brake hose perished

offside rear tyre

oil leak

power steering pipes damp

Pass 3 Aug 2009 92,978 miles

accident damage to front

exhaust rusty

fluid leak under bonnet

nearside front suspension strut damp

nearside mirror

nearside rear metal brake pipe rusty

offside front flexi brake hose

power steering pipes damp with fluid

Pass 28 Jul 2008 84,747 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,203 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 73,201 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2006 60,728 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 47,557 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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S233 KAM is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S233 KAM, 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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S233 KAM is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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