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S790 BRP

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,303 mi
Last recorded82,303 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 BRP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,303 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 82,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,195 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front wiperblades in poor condition (split at the edges)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 71,192 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front wiperblades in poor condition (split at the edges)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,752 miles

advisory checklist 100918

Fail 10 Aug 2009 67,742 miles

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

front pads worn and discs lipped

heavy engine oil and gearbox oil leaks

movement in top strut mounts

nearside front lower arm rearbush perished and startingto seperate

offside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

rear exhaust box in poor condition reccomend replacement

water level very low

Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,275 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 64,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 60,439 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 60,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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S790 BRP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S790 BRP, 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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S790 BRP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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