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S521 RLD

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,629 mi
Last recorded25,629 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 RLD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,629 miles

Front number plate is damaged.

Hazard warning switch warning lamp lens is missing.

No blade on rear wiper

No spare wheel under car.

Rearmost bushes in front suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Some play in top mounts of rear struts.

Steel wheel fitted to n/s rear.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 25,629 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate is damaged.

Hazard warning switch warning lamp lens is missing.

No blade on rear wiper

No spare wheel under car.

Rearmost bushes in front suspension arms are starting to deteriorate.

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Some play in top mounts of rear struts.

Steel wheel fitted to n/s rear.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 16,735 miles

corrosion on nearside sill

Fail 30 Jan 2009 16,729 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on nearside sill

Pass 11 Oct 2007 10,351 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 10,336 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 10,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 10,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 2,472 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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S521 RLD is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S521 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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What year was S521 RLD registered?

S521 RLD is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S521 RLD safe to buy?

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