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S78 KRM

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,440 mi
Last recorded92,440 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 KRM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,440 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

ADVISE FUEL FILTER CORRODED

ADVISE HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED

ADVISE INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

EXHAUST CENTRE & REAR CORRODED

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 92,440 miles

ADVISE FUEL FILTER CORRODED

ADVISE HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED

ADVISE INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

EXHAUST CENTRE & REAR CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 82,649 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deterioated

Fail 7 Jan 2012 82,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,505 miles

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

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

both rear axle bushes worn.

coolant level low.

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Fail 31 May 2011 81,505 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear axle bushes worn.

coolant level low.

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 71,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 67,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 64,429 miles

Front number plate slight damaged

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 64,429 miles

Front number plate slight damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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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S78 KRM is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 S78 KRM, 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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S78 KRM is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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