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S727 AVV

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,548 mi
Last recorded91,548 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS727 AVV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 91,548 miles

advise all front and rear brake hoses heavilly perished

advise n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 12 Jan 2013 91,548 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise all front and rear brake hoses heavilly perished

advise n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Jan 2012 89,769 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrossion o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 16 Jan 2012 89,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrossion o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,259 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Dec 2010 82,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2009 76,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 76,859 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 69,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 57,129 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 57,129 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,218 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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S727 AVV is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S727 AVV, 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 S727 AVV registered?

S727 AVV is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S727 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S727 AVV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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