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S515 CGD

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

18,506 mi
Last recorded18,506 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,506 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 18,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 11,479 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 11,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 106,361 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coolant below min

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front springs

corrosion to handbrake cables

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arche

corrosion to pas pipes

corrosion to rear springs

corrosion to sills

corrosion to sparewheel carrier

corrosion to underside of chassis

exhaust heat sheld insecure

n/s/f cv boot cracking

small damage to radiator

small damage to rear number plate

Fail 31 May 2010 106,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coolant below min

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front springs

corrosion to handbrake cables

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arche

corrosion to pas pipes

corrosion to rear springs

corrosion to sills

corrosion to sparewheel carrier

corrosion to underside of chassis

exhaust heat sheld insecure

n/s/f cv boot cracking

small damage to radiator

small damage to rear number plate

Pass 27 May 2009 97,769 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 89,828 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 89,828 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 82,808 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 82,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,133 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 CGD is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S515 CGD, 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 S515 CGD registered?

S515 CGD is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S515 CGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S515 CGD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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