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S696 SLA

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,977 mi
Last recorded52,977 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 SLA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,977 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,249 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,576 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,694 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,674 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,777 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,640 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,835 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 25,835 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,945 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,198 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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S696 SLA is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S696 SLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S696 SLA registered?

S696 SLA is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S696 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S696 SLA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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