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S687 TDB

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

30,940 mi
Last recorded30,940 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 TDB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2015 30,940 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,792 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Jun 2014 28,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 23 May 2013 20,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2013 20,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2012 15,056 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 15,056 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2011 12,498 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 9,343 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 9,343 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 3,353 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 3,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 98,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 92,882 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 92,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 83,309 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 83,309 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S687 TDB is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S687 TDB, 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 S687 TDB registered?

S687 TDB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S687 TDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S687 TDB shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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