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S813 KEW

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,408 mi
Last recorded86,408 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS813 KEW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,408 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 86,408 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 82,138 miles

Oil leak

Oil level low

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,268 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall has multiple cuts

Pass 8 Sep 2010 78,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 76,189 miles

cracks/perishing outer wall o/s/r tyre

large cuts to outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2009 76,189 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

cracks/perishing outer wall o/s/r tyre

large cuts to outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,792 miles

offside front windscreen wiper worn

Pass 27 Jun 2008 74,040 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,425 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 70,618 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 70,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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S813 KEW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S813 KEW, 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 S813 KEW registered?

S813 KEW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S813 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S813 KEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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