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S538 XNP

1999 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,803 mi
Last recorded21,803 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 XNP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 21,803 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,610 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 14,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 114,000 miles

Wipers smearing.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 8,881 miles

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

offside front tyre inner sidewalls cracking

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking up

Pass 10 Jan 2009 4,340 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 97,020 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 86,782 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 78,767 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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S538 XNP is a 1999 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,049 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 S538 XNP, 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 27 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S538 XNP registered?

S538 XNP is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 January 1999.

Is S538 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 XNP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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