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S410 JCS

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,872 mi
Last recorded75,872 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS410 JCS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2013 75,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2013 75,872 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2012 103,500 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2011 98,500 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2010 93,575 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2010 93,575 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2009 88,762 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Outer Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2009 88,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,067 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 63,067 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 77,641 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 71,119 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 70,959 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S410 JCS is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S410 JCS, 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 S410 JCS registered?

S410 JCS is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S410 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S410 JCS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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