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S296 MVY

1999 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,239 mi
Last recorded69,239 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 MVY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,444 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch slipping

Fail 28 Apr 2011 63,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch slipping

Pass 24 Apr 2010 60,149 miles

all brake pipes greased

both rear axle bushes weak

f/r sus components corroding

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 55,622 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,347 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 50,347 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,817 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 37,388 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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S296 MVY is a 1999 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S296 MVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S296 MVY registered?

S296 MVY is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S296 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S296 MVY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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