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S617 JRV

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

9,054 mi
Last recorded9,054 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 JRV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 9,054 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 9,037 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 4,799 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 4,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 99,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 95,430 miles

major engine oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2011 95,430 miles

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

major engine oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 89,743 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 84,155 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 84,155 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 79,040 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 79,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 73,477 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 73,477 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 67,480 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 61,406 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 61,406 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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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S617 JRV is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S617 JRV, 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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S617 JRV is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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