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S738 BTL

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,417 mi
Last recorded37,417 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 BTL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,417 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 37,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,951 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 31,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs deteriating inner surface.generall under vehicle showing corrosion.fuel pipe corrodied

Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,944 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 15,192 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 15,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 5,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 99,647 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 87,447 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 87,447 miles

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

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

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 BTL is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S738 BTL registered?

S738 BTL is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S738 BTL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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