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S519 RLD

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

20,831 mi
Last recorded20,831 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS519 RLD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 20,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 99,285 miles

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

advanced corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

chip in screen

under body corrosion

washers poor

Fail 21 May 2011 99,285 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

advanced corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

chip in screen

under body corrosion

washers poor

Pass 4 Jun 2010 87,272 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 87,272 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)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 80,149 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 79,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 21 Mar 2008 71,902 miles

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 71,902 miles

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 17 Mar 2007 64,868 miles

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

3 x nail's in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2006 56,850 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 56,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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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S519 RLD 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 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 S519 RLD, 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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S519 RLD is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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