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S799 KSP

1998 Ford Puma

Purple Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

5,518 mi
Last recorded5,518 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 KSP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 5,518 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 5,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 29 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 91,348 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 86,814 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 86,814 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 82,988 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 78,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 78,120 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KSP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Purple with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S799 KSP, 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 KSP registered?

S799 KSP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S799 KSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S799 KSP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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