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S508 KRX

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,489 mi
Last recorded90,489 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 KRX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 90,489 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

age related corrosion along side seals

Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front gaitors (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box has 2x small holes leaking gasses (7.1.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin wearing away

Pass 9 Mar 2015 84,106 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 84,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,051 miles

offside headlight aim on upper limit

rear exhaust box corroded

slight wear offside rear top suspension mounting

Fail 21 Oct 2013 78,051 miles

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

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

offside headlight aim on upper limit

rear exhaust box corroded

slight wear offside rear top suspension mounting

Pass 18 Oct 2012 77,376 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2011 76,479 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 75,499 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 75,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 74,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 72,789 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 70,765 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 68,072 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 65,313 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust in poor condition

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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S508 KRX 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 80%.

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 S508 KRX, 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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S508 KRX is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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