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S682 UDB

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

35,702 mi
Last recorded35,702 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS682 UDB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,702 miles

chip in zone b

n/s rear shocker light misting of oil

parking brake only just met the minimum requirments. ok at time of test

rear flexi brake hoses deteriated, ok at time of test

rear rigid brake pipes corroded, ok at time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2016 35,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip in zone b

n/s rear shocker light misting of oil

rear flexi brake hoses deteriated, ok at time of test

rear rigid brake pipes corroded, ok at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2015 29,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust mid section repaired with silicone

front brake pads worn low

o/s outer sill corroded, just ok at time of test

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear rigid brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2015 29,261 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust mid section repaired with silicone

front brake pads worn low

o/s outer sill corroded, just ok at time of test

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear rigid brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,677 miles

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

rear axle bushes worn, slight movement in them but not excessive at time of test, will require changing in the future for next mot

slight deteriation on both rear flexi brake hoses

Fail 18 Mar 2014 23,671 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s front flexi deteriated

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2013

both front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriated

no reverse lights

o/s rear parking brake slightly lower effort

Pass 17 Mar 2012 13,995 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch slipping

offside handbrake effort just up to mot standard

rear wiper deteriorated

slight play in the nearside front steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2012 13,995 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch slipping

offside handbrake effort just up to mot standard

rear wiper deteriorated

slight play in the nearside front steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2011 7,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak from gearbox

play in n/s steering rack

slight corrosion o/s/r rigid brake pipe

small chip on o/s of windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2011 7,112 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak from gearbox

play in n/s steering rack

slight corrosion o/s/r rigid brake pipe

small chip on o/s of windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2010 2,079 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion on the o/s rear rigid brake pipe

slight play in the n/s steering rack, ok at time of test

slight weep from n/s cv boot

slight weep of oil from the n/s front and rear shockers

small chip on the o/s of windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2010 1,942 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil leak

slight corrosion on the o/s rear rigid brake pipe

slight play in the n/s steering rack, ok at time of test

slight weep from n/s cv boot

slight weep of oil from the n/s front and rear shockers

small chip on the o/s of windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2009 97,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in the n/s track rod, just upto mot standard at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2008 92,084 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 92,084 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 85,420 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 85,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 79,490 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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S682 UDB is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S682 UDB, 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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S682 UDB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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