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S486 LLM

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,639 mi
Last recorded27,639 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 LLM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,639 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 18,300 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 12,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 4,436 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,103 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 91,640 miles

Vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to underside but none of which classed excessive

Pass 6 Oct 2009 85,644 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 81,084 miles

two nails in nearside rear tyre

both front brake hoses perishing

nearside front cv boot perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,641 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 75,639 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 70,256 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 70,256 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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S486 LLM is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S486 LLM, 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 S486 LLM registered?

S486 LLM is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S486 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S486 LLM shows 12 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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