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S808 DGK

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,477 mi
Last recorded82,477 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 DGK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 82,477 miles

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

underbody corrison

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,015 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 68,218 miles

handbrake effort only just passed

Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,692 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 62,474 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,241 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 59,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 56,749 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,390 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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S808 DGK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S808 DGK, 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 S808 DGK registered?

S808 DGK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S808 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S808 DGK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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