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S796 HGX

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,657 mi
Last recorded77,657 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 HGX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 77,657 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,368 miles

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

coolant near empty

n/s/f seat not recline/tilt

n/s/r fog lamp damaged moulding missing

rear number plate

Pass 13 Dec 2006 63,095 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate fa ded and water marked

Fail 13 Dec 2006 63,095 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Rear exhaust box corrode badly and blowing slightly

Rear number plate faded and water marked .

Pass 16 Dec 2005 56,316 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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S796 HGX is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S796 HGX, 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 S796 HGX registered?

S796 HGX is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S796 HGX safe to buy?

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