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S63 JBY

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

41,156 mi
Last recorded41,156 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS63 JBY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,156 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 41,154 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,542 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 28,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 15,571 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 9,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2006 3,946 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 3,946 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2005 99,186 miles

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

front brake pads low 3.0 mm

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2005 99,186 miles

front brake pads low 3.0 mm

oil leak

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 JBY is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc 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 S63 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

S63 JBY is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S63 JBY safe to buy?

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