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S566 LCY

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,031 mi
Last recorded88,031 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 LCY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 88,031 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,307 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 82,346 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 82,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,821 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 80,809 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 72,701 miles

nearside parking brake part operative(n/s60) (o/s140)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 64,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 54,662 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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S566 LCY is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S566 LCY, 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

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What year was S566 LCY registered?

S566 LCY is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S566 LCY safe to buy?

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