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S63 CPC

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,165 mi
Last recorded2,165 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS63 CPC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 2,165 miles

Blow from rear exhaust box and in poor condition

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Dampness to offside front shock absorber

Front tyres heavily perished

Nearside rear brake hose perished

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2011 2,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Blow from rear exhaust box and in poor condition

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Dampness to offside front shock absorber

Front tyres heavily perished

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

Nearside rear brake hose perished

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2010 94,948 miles

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 17 Dec 2010 94,948 miles

Both outer CV gaiters perished

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

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 23 Dec 2009 98,470 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall and wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear brake hose slightly perished

Rear exhaust outer cover in poor condition

Travel in handbrake

Fail 23 Dec 2009 98,470 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall and wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear brake hose slightly perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust outer cover in poor condition

Travel in handbrake

Pass 18 Dec 2008 82,736 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2007 70,727 miles

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)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 70,529 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 60,518 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 60,507 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 50,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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S63 CPC is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S63 CPC, 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 S63 CPC registered?

S63 CPC is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 November 1998.

Is S63 CPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S63 CPC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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