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S57 UCL

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,113 mi
Last recorded76,113 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 UCL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 76,113 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,630 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 65,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,428 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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S57 UCL is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S57 UCL, 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

How do I check the history of S57 UCL?

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What year was S57 UCL registered?

S57 UCL is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S57 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S57 UCL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S57 UCL have outstanding finance?

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