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S693 APJ

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,561 mi
Last recorded24,561 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 APJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 24,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 12,771 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 12,754 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 6,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 94,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear brakes are slightly binding

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

both rear axle bushes are perishing and worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 89,464 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 89,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2011 81,330 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hand brake travel will soon req attension

Screw in O/S/R tyre

Slight bind O/S/R brake

Fail 23 Dec 2011 81,330 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hand brake travel will soon req attension

Screw in O/S/R tyre

Slight bind O/S/R brake

Pass 22 Dec 2010 69,543 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake binding close to excessive

Pass 12 Dec 2009 60,335 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,155 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 55,155 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 52,172 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side mirror secured with tape

Pass 14 Jan 2006 44,836 miles

Front brake discs rusty

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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S693 APJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S693 APJ, 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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S693 APJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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