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S791 XBP

1999 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,434 mi
Last recorded74,434 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS791 XBP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,434 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 74,434 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 71,704 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 71,704 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front wiper blades split

Pass 15 Oct 2010 70,893 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 70,893 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 69,440 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,081 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 66,081 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,896 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 56,171 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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S791 XBP is a 1999 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,049 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 S791 XBP, 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 27 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S791 XBP registered?

S791 XBP is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S791 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S791 XBP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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