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S515 BRC

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,417 mi
Last recorded88,417 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 BRC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 88,417 miles

ADVISE 2X FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGES

ADVISE 2X FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES DETERIATED & SLIGHT COMPLIANCE (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE 2X REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIATED WITH SLIGHT COMPLIANCE (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE REAR SILLS & FLOOR SLIGHTLY CORRODED (MAY GET WORSE)

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Fail 3 Nov 2008 79,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 79,541 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 74,652 miles

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

both wiper blades split on ends

slight sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2007 74,652 miles

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

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

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

both wiper blades split on ends

slight sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2006 66,375 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 57,101 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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S515 BRC is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S515 BRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S515 BRC registered?

S515 BRC is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S515 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S515 BRC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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