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S280 SLB

1999 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

10,433 mi
Last recorded10,433 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 SLB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 10,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

boot not unlocking

condensation in offside rear lamp

headlamp covers loose

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front tyre cracking and close to legal limit

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 20 May 2013 10,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

boot not unlocking

condensation in offside rear lamp

headlamp covers loose

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front tyre cracking and close to legal limit

puncture in spare

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 9 Jan 2012 99,959 miles

condensation in offside rear lamp

Fail 9 Jan 2012 99,959 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

condensation in offside rear lamp

Pass 21 Jan 2011 92,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condensation in offside rear lamp

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Jan 2011 92,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

condensation in offside rear lamp

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2009 92,403 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 92,396 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 92,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 84,921 miles

Condition of front brake discs

Condition of front number plate

Condition of wiper blades

Wear to nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2008 84,795 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Condition of front brake discs

Condition of front number plate

Condition of wiper blades

Wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,342 miles

Condition of front number plate

Condition of nearside side door mirror

Fail 30 May 2007 77,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

condition of front number plate

condition of nearside door mirror

Pass 2 Jun 2006 69,246 miles

corrosion offside rear brake pipe BORDERLINE

Fail 30 May 2006 69,199 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion offside rear brake pipe borderline

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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S280 SLB is a 1999 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1999 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,049 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 S280 SLB, 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 27 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S280 SLB registered?

S280 SLB is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S280 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S280 SLB shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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