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S782 XCA

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,598 mi
Last recorded96,598 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 96,598 miles

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Play in offside rear shocker mount

play in nearside rear shocker top mount

Fail 30 Oct 2013 96,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Play in offside rear shocker mount

play in nearside rear shocker top mount

Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,586 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 82,751 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,748 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 76,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2008 65,883 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 58,584 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,487 miles

nearside rear tyre has nail in shoulder

slight perising to shoulder offside rear tyre

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 XCA is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S782 XCA, 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 S782 XCA registered?

S782 XCA is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S782 XCA safe to buy?

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