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S732 JLO

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

86,102 mi
Last recorded86,102 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS732 JLO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 86,102 miles

Both rear lamps has slight condensation inside

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 85,775 miles

Both rear lamps has slight condensation inside

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front & rear copper brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front head lamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner & outer sills surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,262 miles

Both rear lamps has slight condensation inside

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear under body slight surface corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear lower inner sills slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing ( fitted with yellow bulb ) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak near engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak near transmission seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 85,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))

Both rear lamps has slight condensation inside

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear under body slight surface corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear lower inner sills slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing ( fitted with yellow bulb ) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak near engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak near transmission seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 84,821 miles

Nearside Side repeater: lens missing

under body has slightly corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2019 84,821 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

under body has slightly corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2018 84,422 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 84,422 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 84,128 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 84,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,830 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked both side wall

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,178 miles

Nearside handbrake need adjustment or repair

Offside handbrake need adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Nov 2014 82,382 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 82,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2013 81,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 80,509 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre inner edge out of shape

Pass 11 Nov 2011 78,741 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre inner edge out of shape

Fail 10 Nov 2011 78,741 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre inner edge out of shape

Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,767 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 76,767 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,043 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 72,972 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 70,501 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2006 68,450 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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S732 JLO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S732 JLO, 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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S732 JLO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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