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S595 WTW

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,100 mi
Last recorded27,100 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS595 WTW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,100 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Underside corroded in various places

Fail 12 Jun 2013 27,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Underside corroded in various places

Pass 2 Sep 2011 6,180 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly detiriorated

crack in windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2011 6,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly detiriorated

crack in windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2010 98,944 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 98,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and bald on inner edges almost to cords

Pass 10 Nov 2009 88,373 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2008 82,709 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,838 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 67,827 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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S595 WTW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S595 WTW, 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 S595 WTW registered?

S595 WTW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 December 1998.

Is S595 WTW safe to buy?

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