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S331 UUK

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,744 mi
Last recorded67,744 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 UUK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,744 miles

Nearside GAITER DEEP CRACKS

Offside GAITER DEEP CRACKS

PARK CABLES OUTER CASINGS HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 12 Aug 2015 67,744 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside GAITER DEEP CRACKS

Offside GAITER DEEP CRACKS

PARK CABLES OUTER CASINGS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,626 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 65,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 61,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Aug 2013 61,501 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Aug 2012 57,800 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 51,195 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,143 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,604 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes hold corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,691 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 36,012 miles

both front tyres low on tread

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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S331 UUK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S331 UUK, 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 S331 UUK registered?

S331 UUK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S331 UUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S331 UUK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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