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S32 SDT

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,234 mi
Last recorded70,234 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS32 SDT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 70,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 63,536 miles

hb leaver high

Fail 28 Mar 2009 63,536 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

hb leaver high

Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,440 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 59,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,103 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges , both on legal tread limit

brake fluid slightly low

handbrake efficiency just passed

n/s handbrake not locking up

n/s/f lower suspension arm rearmost bush worn

n/s/f tyre outer wall worn

n/s/r brake hose , evidence of hose chaffing slightly on rear axle

o/s wiper beggining to split on end

o/s/r lamp , outer cover broken , but edges not sharp

wear in n/s outer c/v joint

Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,489 miles

both no plates / letters and figures slightly misplaced

corrosion started on both front brake discs and rear silencer

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel

n/s/f tyre outer wall worn

various minor body damage

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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S32 SDT is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black 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 S32 SDT, 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

How do I check the history of S32 SDT?

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What year was S32 SDT registered?

S32 SDT is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S32 SDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S32 SDT 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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