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S240 DCD

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,722 mi
Last recorded98,722 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 DCD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 98,722 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 98,704 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 89,093 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/ hand brake down slighty

Pass 21 Jun 2007 83,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 78,248 miles

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

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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S240 DCD is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S240 DCD, 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

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What year was S240 DCD registered?

S240 DCD is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S240 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 DCD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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