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S782 KEW

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,290 mi
Last recorded51,290 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS782 KEW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,290 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 51,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 44,806 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 44,806 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,294 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 38,910 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 38,822 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,930 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 30,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 30,875 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front flexi brake hoses perished

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,484 miles

Hand brake travel high

Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,918 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres inner edges tread slightly uneven.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 15,918 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres inner edges tread slightly uneven.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,710 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,834 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 14,834 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 14,157 miles

rear brake pipes corroded †front tyres on legal limit

Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,922 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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S782 KEW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S782 KEW, 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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S782 KEW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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