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S442 TVM

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,737 mi
Last recorded62,737 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 TVM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,737 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 62,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 4,092 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 97,972 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2007 91,843 miles

CHIP TO SCREEN

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

SCRATCHES TO SCREEN

Pass 31 May 2006 87,180 miles

corroded exhaust system.

exhaust/underbody heat shield insecure.

surface rust on various brake pipes.

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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S442 TVM is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S442 TVM, 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

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What year was S442 TVM registered?

S442 TVM is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S442 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S442 TVM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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