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S808 LNK

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

742 mi
Last recorded742 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 LNK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 742 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 91,641 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 91,641 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Auxillary belt is badly cracked

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 85,848 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 LNK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LNK, 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 LNK registered?

S808 LNK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S808 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S808 LNK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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