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S535 LRB

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,893 mi
Last recorded6,893 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 LRB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 6,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various Other Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipes Rusted

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 6,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various Other Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipes Rusted

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 5,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

nearside outersill rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2013 5,064 miles

o/s front tyre wearing badly on inside edge

Pass 13 Nov 2012 2,390 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 2,389 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 99,158 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 92,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 87,888 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 87,676 miles

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 79,784 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 79,621 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 79,621 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 78,892 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 78,848 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 78,453 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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S535 LRB is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S535 LRB, 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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S535 LRB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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