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S799 BRP

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

6,984 mi
Last recorded6,984 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 BRP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 6,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs are worn and corroded

thick grease on brake pipes

thick grease on fuel lines

Fail 14 Sep 2012 6,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs are worn and corroded

thick grease on brake pipes

thick grease on fuel lines

Fail 3 Apr 2012 6,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil filler cap missing

grease on brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2011 95,912 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,123 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,441 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 77,725 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

long handbrake travel

nearside driveshaft seal leaking oil

Fail 24 Jan 2008 73,329 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 73,329 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 68,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 61,180 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 57,914 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 57,677 miles

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

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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S799 BRP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S799 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S799 BRP registered?

S799 BRP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S799 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S799 BRP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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