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S581 BKN

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,247 mi
Last recorded95,247 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 BKN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2012 95,247 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 88,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 79,030 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,059 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 70,219 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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S581 BKN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S581 BKN, 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 S581 BKN registered?

S581 BKN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S581 BKN safe to buy?

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