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S678 TAH

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,800 mi
Last recorded56,800 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 TAH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,800 miles

o/s/r tyre perished , both front lower suspension arms rear bushes debonding , surface corrosion to steel brake pipes , slight movement both front shock top mounts and front roll bar bushes , slight movement both rear subframe mount bushes

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,621 miles

slight warp front brake discs , front tyres wearing on edges , slight movement both front shock tops , both front lower suspension arms rear bushes debonding , both rear tyres perished and cracking , front end smash repaired

Pass 2 Feb 2008 50,575 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 50,548 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play both front shock top mounts , front end acc repair , both front lower wishbones rear bushes debonding

Pass 18 Jan 2007 48,356 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 47,769 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 47,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S678 TAH is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S678 TAH, 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 S678 TAH registered?

S678 TAH is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S678 TAH safe to buy?

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