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S556 RHH

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,356 mi
Last recorded59,356 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 RHH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 59,356 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 59,351 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 59,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,324 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,150 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 59,141 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,946 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 58,585 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 58,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,715 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 56,426 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 53,049 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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S556 RHH is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S556 RHH, 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 S556 RHH registered?

S556 RHH is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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