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S738 AUA

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,235 mi
Last recorded91,235 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 AUA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 91,235 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 84,614 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 78,521 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

n/s front tyre very worn on inner edge

n/s rear wheel bearing has play

o/s front shocker leaking

o/s rear tyre very close to limit and cracking on sidewall

Fail 3 Nov 2009 78,521 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust heat sheild loose

n/s front tyre very worn on inner edge

n/s rear wheel bearing has play

o/s front shocker leaking

o/s rear tyre very close to limit and cracking on sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2008 71,756 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in n/s/r bearing

Pass 20 Dec 2007 67,065 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 67,605 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2006 60,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2005 51,208 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread rubber lifting(not caused by failure of it's structure)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 51,208 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread rubber lifting(not caused by failure of it's structure)

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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S738 AUA is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S738 AUA, 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 S738 AUA registered?

S738 AUA is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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