CarVerify

Free Car Check

S529 LFL

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,642 mi
Last recorded92,642 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS529 LFL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,642 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,470 miles

wear in os anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Jul 2014 83,592 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 83,592 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,221 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,273 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 72,273 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,315 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,524 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,205 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 68,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 65,644 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 58,314 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
Full Ford Puma reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S529 LFL is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S529 LFL, 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

How do I check the history of S529 LFL?

You can check the full history of S529 LFL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S529 LFL registered?

S529 LFL is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S529 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S529 LFL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S529 LFL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S529 LFL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.