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S628 VAG

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

7,022 mi
Last recorded7,022 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS628 VAG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 7,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 6,922 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

spare fitted to n/s/f

Pass 20 Apr 2015 99,540 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 99,540 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 16 Apr 2014 92,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 92,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,730 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 86,730 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 83,341 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 83,341 miles

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

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

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

inner cv boot leaking grease all up rear of engine#

Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,864 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 79,864 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,475 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 62,286 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 62,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted .

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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S628 VAG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S628 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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S628 VAG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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