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S370 XPP

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,174 mi
Last recorded98,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS370 XPP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,174 miles

damage to front windscreen noted

front brake pads worn

nearside front inner rack joint slightly worn

nearside front lower arm rear bush bonding starting to fail

offside front c v boot deteriorating

rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

rear steel brake pipes corroding

slight distortion to road wheels noted

slight lift in all four suspension top mounts

slight wear in front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,514 miles

CV gaiters perished.

Inner sills rusty.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Play in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Steel brake pipe to offside front flexy hose corroded.

Steel brake pipes to rear flexy hoses close to excessively corroded.

Pass 22 May 2008 85,436 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2007 80,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 May 2006 74,481 miles

both rear wheel rims /damage evident

nearside rear tyre cut on inner wall

rear silencer rusted

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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S370 XPP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S370 XPP, 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 S370 XPP registered?

S370 XPP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S370 XPP safe to buy?

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