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S390 LGO

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,959 mi
Last recorded55,959 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS390 LGO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2012 55,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

clutch slipping badly

exhaust system deteriorating.

Pass 19 May 2011 48,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly cut

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,006 miles

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

play in O/S/F top suspension mount

play in both rear top suspension mounts

rear exhaust corroding

slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer side wall

Fail 17 Mar 2009 35,238 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

coolant staining

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nsr and osr brake pipes corroded,recommend attention

osf inner cv boot weeping grease

rear exhaust box corroded

slight knock in steering rack

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,238 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

coolant staining

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nsr and osr brake pipes corroded,recommend attention

osf inner cv boot weeping grease

rear exhaust box corroded

slight knock in steering rack

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,257 miles

both rear tyres perishing,nsr tyre slight wall damage

os inner cv boot weeping grease

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2008 33,257 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres perishing,nsr tyre slight wall damage

os inner cv boot weeping grease

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2007 30,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr fog lamp missing

osf inner cv boot split,recommend replacement

osf tyre wall slight damage

osr tyre perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,809 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr fog lamp missing

osf inner cv boot split,recommend replacement

osf tyre wall slight damage

osr tyre perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,529 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 28,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 28,487 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S390 LGO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S390 LGO, 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 S390 LGO registered?

S390 LGO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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