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S627 VAG

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,066 mi
Last recorded96,066 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS627 VAG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 96,066 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 96,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 91,527 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 91,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 88,320 miles

Advise:condensation n/s/rlight lens & o/s/f headlamp

Advise:exhaust heat shield insercure

Advise:exhaust system detiorating

Advise:n/s/f c.v.boot perishing

Advise:n/s/f lower arm rear rubber bush detiorating

Advise:n/s/f tyre 2mm tread inner edge

Advise:oil leak

Advise:rear wiper split

Fail 7 Dec 2009 88,268 miles

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

Advise:condensation n/s/rlight lens & o/s/f headlamp

Advise:exhaust heat shield insercure

Advise:exhaust system detiorating

Advise:n/s/f c.v.boot perishing

Advise:n/s/f lower arm rear rubber bush detiorating

Advise:n/s/f tyre 2mm tread inner edge

Advise:oil leak

Advise:rear wiper split

Pass 28 Aug 2008 84,566 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 81,747 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 81,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 77,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 77,436 miles

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

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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S627 VAG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S627 VAG, 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 S627 VAG registered?

S627 VAG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S627 VAG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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