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S51 SVK

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,696 mi
Last recorded98,696 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 SVK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 98,696 miles

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

n/s/f seat play in rails

Fail 12 Jan 2009 98,696 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f seat play in rails

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 89,164 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 89,152 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 83,422 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 83,422 miles

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

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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S51 SVK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S51 SVK, 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 S51 SVK registered?

S51 SVK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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