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S783 KGF

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,091 mi
Last recorded31,091 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 KGF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 31,091 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded various.

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded various.

Rear underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 27,856 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front outer sill damaged slightly

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 22,591 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Oil leak engine ()

engine mount loose

Fail 18 Nov 2016 22,588 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Oil leak engine ()

engine mount loose

Pass 24 Nov 2015 19,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coolant leak

ribbed belt cracked/ worn

Fail 24 Nov 2015 19,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coolant leak

ribbed belt cracked/ worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,529 miles

rear inner tyre treads in poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2011 10,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear inner tyre treads in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2010 100 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 98 miles

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

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

Front number plate slightly cracked

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,856 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 80,077 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 80,077 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 70,484 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 70,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 61,373 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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S783 KGF is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S783 KGF, 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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S783 KGF is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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