MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,916 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine hunting at idle, only passed testing at manufacturers limits
Front discs overheated/worn/severely corroded on inner faces
NS track rod end gaiter split - this will result in MOT failure from 1st Jan 2012
OS outer sill/quarter panel corroded/weakened but not considered excessive
OS wishbone rear bush badly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine hunting at idle, only passed testing at manufacturers limits
Front discs overheated/worn/severely corroded on inner faces
NS track rod end gaiter split - this will result in MOT failure from 1st Jan 2012
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
OS outer sill/quarter panel corroded/weakened but not considered excessive
OS wishbone rear bush badly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
movement in offside rear axle mounting bush
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
movement in offside rear axle mounting bush
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
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)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight noise o/s rear bearing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
slight noise o/s rear bearing
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
o/s n/s rear brake pipes corroded slightly
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S26 CHW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 S26 CHW, 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 S26 CHW registered?
S26 CHW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S26 CHW safe to buy?
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