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S599 JEG

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,181 mi
Last recorded76,181 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 JEG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 76,181 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 76,181 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 76,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades are deteriorating dmw

Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,165 miles

both rear shock absorber top mounts-showing signs of wear

Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,568 miles

nearside front tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2011 64,568 miles

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

nearside front tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 53,963 miles

slight underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,138 miles

cracked rear no. plate

o/s front tyre appears to be underinflated

Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,704 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,418 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 44,012 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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S599 JEG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S599 JEG, 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 S599 JEG registered?

S599 JEG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S599 JEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S599 JEG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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