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S266 UUG

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

99,000 mi
Last recorded99,000 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 UUG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 99,000 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 99,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 98,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 95,799 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 95,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 May 2011 67,687 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 67,687 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 84,932 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2010 84,860 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 78,156 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 78,156 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2008 71,389 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 65,051 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,051 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 61,010 miles

Offside handbrake effort low.

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 UUG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUG, 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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S266 UUG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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