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S63 RTW

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,259 mi
Last recorded66,259 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

age cracking to osr tyre

corrosion to boot floor/chassis legs/inner sills

corrosion to sills

dampness around pas pump

exhaust corroded

plates poor

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2012 66,259 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

age cracking to osr tyre

corrosion to boot floor/chassis legs/inner sills

corrosion to sills

dampness around pas pump

exhaust corroded

plates poor

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,810 miles

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

Oil leak

advance corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to under side oif vehicle

front lower arm bushes starting to unbond

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Aug 2010 55,618 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres age cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness around steering rack

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,618 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres age cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness around steering rack

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,670 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in n/s/r tyre tread

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to rain water

Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,336 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

movement in steering rack

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,470 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 25,327 miles

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 RTW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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