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S592 GPN

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

20,774 mi
Last recorded20,774 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS592 GPN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 20,774 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 20,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDERSIDE OF CAR RUSTY

Pass 6 Mar 2017 16,848 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 16,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 14,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 14,479 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at centre (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 12,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

front silencer corroding

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2014 11,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 11,106 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 7,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

rear axle bushs slightly weak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 7,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

rear axle bushs slightly weak

Fail 10 Feb 2012 3,862 miles

Both Front Outer CV Boots Perishing--Inner Boots Weeping Grease

Both Rear Tyres Perishing--N/S/R Wheel Rim Slightly Distorted

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding--Slight Leak From Front Section

Front To Rear Steel Fuel Pipe Corroding At Rear

N/S/F Brake Pipe Corroding

N/S/F Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bush Perishing--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

N/S/R Brake Hose Perishing--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power Steering Feed Pipes Damp & Corroding

Sign Of Corrosion Both Rear Sill Drop Plates & Chassis Legs

Slight Damage Rear Number Plate

Pass 10 Feb 2012 3,862 miles

Both Front Outer CV Boots Perishing--Inner Boots Weeping Grease

Both Rear Tyres Perishing--N/S/R Wheel Rim Slightly Distorted

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding--Slight Leak From Front Section

Front To Rear Steel Fuel Pipe Corroding At Rear

N/S/F Brake Pipe Corroding

N/S/F Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bush Perishing--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

N/S/R Brake Hose Perishing--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Power Steering Feed Pipes Damp & Corroding

Sign Of Corrosion Both Rear Sill Drop Plates & Chassis Legs

Slight Damage Rear Number Plate

Pass 3 Feb 2011 2,209 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 629 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brakes seem spongy

fluid on power steering hoses/pipes/pump

front brake balance poor 23%

o/s headlamp aim at lower limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 24 Feb 2010 627 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brakes seem spongy

fluid on power steering feed pipes/hoses/pump

front brake balance poor 21%

lower efficiency o/s/r footbrake & n/s/r handbrake

o/s headlamp aim at lower limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

oil leaks

Fail 2 Mar 2009 94,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 94,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 87,702 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 87,691 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 83,946 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 83,946 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Dec 2005 72,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

water ingrees near side rear lamp unit

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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S592 GPN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S592 GPN, 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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S592 GPN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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