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S699 KGF

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,991 mi
Last recorded23,991 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 KGF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 23,991 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 19,223 miles

nearside @ offside front lower wishbone arms rear inner bushes split

nearside @ offside rear subframe front mounting rubbers split @ perished

nearside front brake hose metal surround rubbing on brake hose

nearside front tyre close to limit

some corrosion starting to nearside @ offside rear metal brake pipes

some play nearside @ offside front top suspension mountings

some wear to nearside front brake hose

Fail 27 Jan 2011 19,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside @ offside front lower wishbone arms rear inner bushes split

nearside @ offside rear subframe front mounting rubbers split @ perished

nearside front brake hose metal surround rubbing on brake hose

nearside front tyre close to limit

some corrosion starting to nearside @ offside rear metal brake pipes

some play nearside @ offside front top suspension mountings

Pass 14 Oct 2009 6,004 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 89,844 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 89,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,999 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 71,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,387 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 54,387 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread depth

rear exhaust box corroded

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

wear to front brake discs

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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S699 KGF 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 S699 KGF, 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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S699 KGF is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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