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S806 LMJ

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,303 mi
Last recorded37,303 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS806 LMJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 37,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 37,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 31,521 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 25,787 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 19,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 13,940 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on the inside edges.

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 7,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,817 miles

Both front tyres showing slight signs of perishing.

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked between the tread. Recommend replacement.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 87,564 miles

oil leak

rear axle bushes slight play

slight crack in screen

Pass 4 Aug 2012 80,192 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,902 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both n/s tyres are worn

Fail 4 Aug 2011 76,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both n/s tyres are worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 75,305 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,225 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 716,545 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 68,844 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 66,132 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 66,132 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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S806 LMJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S806 LMJ, 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 S806 LMJ registered?

S806 LMJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 October 1998.

Is S806 LMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S806 LMJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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