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S325 UAL

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,106 mi
Last recorded52,106 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS325 UAL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2010 52,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,609 miles

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

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

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,308 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front registration plate is slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

slight movement between the offside front wishbone bush and the bolt through it

Fail 2 Sep 2008 39,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

front registration plate is slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

slight movement between the offside front wishbone bush and the bolt through it

Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,719 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,560 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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S325 UAL is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S325 UAL, 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 S325 UAL registered?

S325 UAL is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S325 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S325 UAL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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