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S537 AVK

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,871 mi
Last recorded12,871 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 AVK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 12,871 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Oct 2008 3,282 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 98,857 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 98,857 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 94,733 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 94,733 miles

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

surface corrosion on o/s n/s front n/s rear brake pipes req attention

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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S537 AVK 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 66.7%.

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 S537 AVK, 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 S537 AVK registered?

S537 AVK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S537 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S537 AVK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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