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S47 KGC

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,488 mi
Last recorded33,488 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 KGC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,488 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,026 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 20,453 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 12,758 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 3,831 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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S47 KGC is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S47 KGC, 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 S47 KGC registered?

S47 KGC is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S47 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S47 KGC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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