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S457 BEH

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,604 mi
Last recorded76,604 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 BEH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2011 76,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to sills

Pass 1 Feb 2010 66,606 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to front brake pipes

Fail 1 Feb 2010 66,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 29 Jan 2009 56,941 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

the hazard light switch is incomplete

the o/s/f wiperblade is slightly ripped

the underside of the vehicle has corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,399 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,559 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 48,508 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 44,145 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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S457 BEH is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S457 BEH, 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 S457 BEH registered?

S457 BEH is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S457 BEH safe to buy?

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