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S322 UKE

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,071 mi
Last recorded99,071 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS322 UKE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 99,071 miles

corosion to n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes

lift in o/s/r suspension top mount

n//r and o/s/r suspension trailing arms bushes deteriating

n/s/f brake hose deteriating

nail in n/s/r tyre / tyre close to wear bars

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush deteriating

o/s/r fog light lens cracked

residue of grease around o/s inner c v boot area / boot secure

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 2 Feb 2011 87,867 miles

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

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

brake fluid level between min/max

hand brake has long travel

n/s/f brake pipe to hose rusty

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing

n/s/f tyre wareing thin on inner edge

n/s/r brake pipe to hose rusty

n/s/r rubber top mount on shocker has slight movement in it

o/s/f brake pipe to hose rusty

o/s/f outer cv boot perishing

o/s/f tyre wareing low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wareing thin on inner edge

o/s/r brake pipe to hose rusty

o/s/r top rubber mount on shocker has slight movement in it

Fail 2 Feb 2011 87,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid level between min/max

hand brake has long travel

n/s/f brake pipe to hose rusty

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing

n/s/f tyre wareing thin on inner edge

n/s/r brake pipe to hose rusty

n/s/r rubber top mount on shocker has slight movement in it

o/s/f brake pipe to hose rusty

o/s/f outer cv boot perishing

o/s/f tyre wareing low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wareing thin on inner edge

o/s/r brake pipe to hose rusty

o/s/r top rubber mount on shocker has slight movement in it

Pass 16 Feb 2010 84,382 miles

Both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2010 84,382 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2009 79,079 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 79,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 70,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyre inner sidewalls splitting

offside rear fog lamp unit damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2007 60,137 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2006 55,882 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 48,892 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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S322 UKE is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S322 UKE, 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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S322 UKE is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S322 UKE safe to buy?

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