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S591 VKK

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,694 mi
Last recorded94,694 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 VKK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 94,694 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 94,694 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 91,715 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 91,705 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s o/s front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,008 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2012 88,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,010 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 79,433 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 79,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 78,476 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 78,473 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 75,777 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,192 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 71,439 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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S591 VKK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S591 VKK, 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 S591 VKK registered?

S591 VKK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S591 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S591 VKK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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