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S390 UUK

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,944 mi
Last recorded63,944 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS390 UUK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 63,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 63,574 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 62,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 62,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 61,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 60,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

radiator leaking at base

Pass 14 Jul 2020 58,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 56,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wing corroded at bottom

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,242 miles

Engine damp of oil

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,211 miles

engine damp with oil

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,580 miles

engine damp with oil

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,354 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,473 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust has slight blowing noise

Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,741 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,474 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 46,467 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,730 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,482 miles

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

Very slight oil leak from underside of engine.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,114 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,569 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,117 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,189 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 23,798 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 23,731 miles

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

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

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 UUK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S390 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S390 UUK registered?

S390 UUK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S390 UUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S390 UUK shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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