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S39 LLR

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,997 mi
Last recorded23,997 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 LLR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 23,997 miles

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

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

battery terminals corroded.

exhaust heat shield insecure

head lamp lenses in poor condition

offside rear floor inner sills & chassis corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 23,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

battery terminals corroded.

exhaust heat shield insecure

head lamp lenses in poor condition

offside rear floor inner sills & chassis corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 17,577 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 11,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 5,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2011 5,273 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 99,437 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 93,944 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYING ON DURING TEST , BUT STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER AT END OF TEST.

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED.

INTERIOR MIRROR SITTING ON PASSENGERS SEAT.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 93,920 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYING ON DURING TEST , BUT STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER AT END OF TEST.

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED.

INTERIOR MIRROR SITTING ON PASSENGERS SEAT.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 88,769 miles

rear brakes have an imbalance,o/s/r wheel bearing has a lot of play c/l 25553

Fail 25 Oct 2008 88,743 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

c/l 25553

Pass 7 Oct 2007 83,608 miles

see checklist 510865

Pass 14 Sep 2006 76,932 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 76,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 68,698 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 68,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S39 LLR is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S39 LLR, 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 S39 LLR registered?

S39 LLR is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S39 LLR safe to buy?

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