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S471 XRJ

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,327 mi
Last recorded97,327 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 XRJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 97,327 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,299 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 89,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,346 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 77,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,147 miles

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

engine coolant leaking

rear offside lense has sharp edges

Fail 15 Jan 2011 69,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

engine coolant leaking

rear offside lense has sharp edges

Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,089 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 66,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 64,544 miles

offside rear lamp is slightly damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,562 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 57,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 52,111 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 47,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres close to legal limit

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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S471 XRJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S471 XRJ, 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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S471 XRJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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