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S373 MEW

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,053 mi
Last recorded92,053 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS373 MEW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 92,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

nearside handbrake effort slightly low

oil level low

Fail 15 Sep 2009 92,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

oil level low

Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 81,320 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,724 miles

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

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

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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S373 MEW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S373 MEW, 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 S373 MEW registered?

S373 MEW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S373 MEW safe to buy?

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