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S424 ATE

1998 Ford Puma

Red Diesel 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,662 mi
Last recorded10,662 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS424 ATE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 10,662 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 2,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 96,466 miles

N/S/F brake hose slightly deteriated

N/S/F tyre slightly worn inside edge

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F brake hose slightly deteriated

O/S/F inner cv boot insecure

O/S/F tyre bold on inner edge

O/S/R brake hose slightly deteriated

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 96,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F brake hose slightly deteriated

N/S/F tyre slightly worn inside edge

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F brake hose slightly deteriated

O/S/F inner cv boot insecure

O/S/F tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 91,137 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,220 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 79,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 72,777 miles

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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S424 ATE is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S424 ATE, 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

How do I check the history of S424 ATE?

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What year was S424 ATE registered?

S424 ATE is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S424 ATE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S424 ATE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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