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S72 RTW

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,337 mi
Last recorded89,337 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 RTW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 89,337 miles

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

brake pies corroded. o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 14 Mar 2011 89,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pies corroded. o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 Mar 2010 84,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corroded. front brake pads low . n/s/f tyre worn 2mm. rear brake hoses perished

Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,484 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 79,484 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

brake pipes corroded. rear brake hoses perished. trailing arm bushes slight wear

Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,764 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2008 72,764 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2007 65,779 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 65,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded. †front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2006 58,198 miles

exhaust corroded. †o/s/f inner c.v. gaitor split. †o/s/r tyre perished and nail in tyre. †n/s/r tyre perished and on legal limits on inner edge.

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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S72 RTW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red 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 S72 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 S72 RTW registered?

S72 RTW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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