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S424 JKH

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,295 mi
Last recorded87,295 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS424 JKH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,295 miles

Front exhaust flexible / corroded/ loose

Front shockers cover spilt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread low

Nearside Rear outer sill weak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner weak /corroded

Offside Rear tyre tread low

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,912 miles

oil leaks

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

front exhaust flex weak

nearaside rear outter sill weak and corroded

offside front c v boot small hole

Fail 21 Aug 2015 81,839 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill damaged (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

front exhaust flex weak

nearaside rear outter sill weak and corroded

offside front c v boot small hole

oil leaks

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 29 May 2015 80,414 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both outer sills weak and corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s drive shaft [inner boot has slight leak]

wrong pinch/bolt fitted to o/s suspension arm

Fail 18 May 2015 80,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both outer sills weak and corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s drive shaft [inner boot has slight leak]

wrong pinch/bolt fitted to o/s suspension arm

Pass 20 May 2014 73,669 miles

front brakes corroded / rear rustie

front cover shocker spilt

heatshield loose

inner sill corroded/rustie

n/s/f cv boot persished

n/s/f tye tread low

o/s + n/s front suspension arm bushes spilt

oil leaks

Fail 19 May 2014 73,662 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes corroded / rear rustie

front cover shocker spilt

heatshield loose

inner sill corroded/rustie

n/s/f cv boot persished

n/s/f tye tread low

o/s + n/s front suspension arm bushes spilt

oil leaks

Pass 17 May 2013 68,012 miles

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

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

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

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

h/brake travel high

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2013 68,010 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

brake discs very badly corroded

h/brake travel high

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre slightly cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2012 63,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 61,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2009 58,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,326 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2007 53,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 48,081 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 JKH is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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