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S383 UKE

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,537 mi
Last recorded91,537 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS383 UKE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,537 miles

Coolant leak (housing on side of head)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rust forming fuel tank.

Rust forming o/s door shut area.

Rust forming power steering pipes.

Rust forming rear wheel arches.

Rust forming underside of vehicle.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Some smearing from wiper blades.

o/s mirror repaired with tape, not obstructing view.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 91,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak (housing on side of head)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rust forming fuel tank.

Rust forming o/s door shut area.

Rust forming power steering pipes.

Rust forming rear wheel arches.

Rust forming underside of vehicle.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Some smearing from wiper blades.

o/s mirror repaired with tape, not obstructing view.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,194 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 86,194 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 80,523 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 80,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 72,357 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 72,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 62,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2006 54,682 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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S383 UKE is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S383 UKE, 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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S383 UKE is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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