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S59 SDB

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,892 mi
Last recorded89,892 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 SDB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 89,892 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 82,243 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 73,358 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 66,952 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres lightly worn on inside edges.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,673 miles

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

n/s rear tyre minor stucture failure

Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,609 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 57,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 52,802 miles

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

o/s rear nail in tyre

rear no plate marked but visible

Fail 3 Nov 2005 52,802 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s rear nail in tyre

rear no plate marked but visible

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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S59 SDB is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S59 SDB, 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 S59 SDB registered?

S59 SDB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S59 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S59 SDB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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