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S29 UMA

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,579 mi
Last recorded77,579 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 UMA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2009 77,579 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

both front lower suspension arms inner bushes starting to split

chip in windscreen

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 77,579 miles

both front lower suspension arms inner bushes starting to split

chip in windscreen

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2008 68,271 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,563 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 52,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S29 UMA is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S29 UMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S29 UMA registered?

S29 UMA is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S29 UMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S29 UMA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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