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S68 RTW

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,184 mi
Last recorded1,184 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 RTW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 1,184 miles

All four brake hoses are starting to perish

Fail 24 Jun 2011 1,183 miles

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

all four brake hoses are starting to perish

offside door sill is starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jul 2010 94,764 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 86,834 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

both rear brake flexis perished

front number plate poor

rear tyres 2mm inner edge and perished

Fail 2 Jul 2009 86,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

both rear brake flexis perished

coolant low

front number plate poor

rear tyres 2mm inner edge and perished

washer jets half blocked

wipers park low

Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,572 miles

both rear wheels and tyres out of shape (recommend change)

coolant level low

washer warning on

wipers poor

Pass 9 Jul 2007 69,018 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 68,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 59,408 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 59,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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)

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 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 60%.

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 S68 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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What year was S68 RTW registered?

S68 RTW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S68 RTW safe to buy?

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