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S68 CJE

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,993 mi
Last recorded96,993 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 CJE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 96,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front indicators slightly white

both front wishbone rear mounting bushes worn

nearside front wheel slightly damaged/buckled inner edge

spare tyre below 1.6mm

various brake pipes corroded

various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Dec 2013 96,993 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front indicators slightly white

both front wishbone rear mounting bushes worn

nearside front wheel slightly damaged/buckled inner edge

rear exhaust very rusty and heat shield loose

spare tyre below 1.6mm

various brake pipes corroded

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2012 95,670 miles

Both front coil springs corroding.

Bothy N/S & O/S front 'Flexi' brake hoses just starting to crack.

Center & rear exhaust boxes corroded & slightly blowing but just within limits at time of test - Recommend soon replaced.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

Front number plate slightly worn.

Interior door warning lamp on.

N/S/F tyre slightly misshapen.

N/S/R tyre getting low on inner edge (195/50x15).

O/S/F tyre cut in sidewall but just within limits.

Slight oil weep from O/S of engine.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 92,450 miles

Both N/S & O/S rear subframe mounting bushes worn but just within limits at time of test - Will soon need replacing.

Center & rear exhaust's corroded & slightly blowing though just within limits at time of test - Recommend soon replaced.

Fine chips in windscreen.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

Front number plate slightly worn.

Slight oil weep from O/S of engine.

Fail 19 Dec 2011 92,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both N/S & O/S rear subframe mounting bushes worn but just within limits at time of test - Will soon need replacing.

Center & rear exhaust's corroded & slightly blowing though just within limits at time of test - Recommend soon replaced.

Fine chips in windscreen.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

Front number plate slightly worn.

Slight oil weep from O/S of engine.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 89,203 miles

Both N/S & O/S front wishbone rear mounting bushes worn/split & perrished but just within M.O.T. limits at time of test.

Center exhaust box corroded.

Front exhaust 'flexi' section worn.

N/S/F lower ball joint locking nut worn.

O/S/F lower ball joint metal dust shield fitted wrongly.

Power steering pipe running from rack not re-secured to fixings.

Rear exhaust box corroded & outer skin adrift.

Slight play in both N/S & O/S Rear subframe mounting bushes.

Slight play in both N/S & O/s front A/R/B mounting bushes.

Spare tyre worn to ware bands & suspect on different rim (195/50x15).

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Various metel brake pipes corroded.

Fail 22 Dec 2010 89,203 miles

Both N/S & O/S front wishbone rear mounting bushes worn/split & perrished but just within M.O.T. limits at time of test.

Center exhaust box corroded.

Front exhaust 'flexi' section worn.

N/S/F lower ball joint locking nut worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/F lower ball joint metal dust shield fitted wrongly.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering pipe running from rack not re-secured to fixings.

Rear exhaust box corroded & outer skin adrift.

Slight play in both N/S & O/S Rear subframe mounting bushes.

Slight play in both N/S & O/s front A/R/B mounting bushes.

Spare tyre worn to ware bands & suspect on different rim (195/50x15).

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Various metel brake pipes corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 85,371 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes severely corroded

engine coolant level low and coolant appears vey dirty.

recommend vehicle is serviced.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 85,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre and rear exhaust boxes severely corroded

engine coolant level low and coolant appears vey dirty.

recommend vehicle is serviced.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 81,515 miles

rear wiper split

both rear tyres are cracked on the outer edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2007 76,994 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 68,183 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 68,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 65,687 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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S68 CJE is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S68 CJE, 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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S68 CJE is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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