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S266 LGF

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,224 mi
Last recorded71,224 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 LGF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,224 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 71,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill and inner sill inside car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,893 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding,o/s/f outer sill corroding

Rear flexi brake hose ferules corroding

Rear inner sills corroding

both rear & n/s/f wheel rims dented

Fail 19 Sep 2017 69,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding,o/s/f outer sill corroding

Rear flexi brake hose ferules corroding

Rear inner sills corroding

both rear & n/s/f wheel rims dented

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,507 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,412 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,877 miles

o/s and n/s/r brake pipes rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,501 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,688 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,744 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,850 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,942 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,593 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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S266 LGF is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S266 LGF, 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 S266 LGF registered?

S266 LGF is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S266 LGF safe to buy?

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