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S414 ASC

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,243 mi
Last recorded95,243 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS414 ASC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 95,243 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 95,243 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2009 90,965 miles

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 90,929 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

All Wipers Torn

Backbox Clamp Broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 82,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 76,810 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 76,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 71,863 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2005 65,866 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 65,866 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

osr and nsr shock absorbers starting to leak nail in nsr tyre hand brake travel high

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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S414 ASC is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red 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 S414 ASC, 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 S414 ASC registered?

S414 ASC is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S414 ASC safe to buy?

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