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S830 KJB

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,230 mi
Last recorded3,230 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS830 KJB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 3,230 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 1,089 miles

front antiee roll bar bushes slighty worn

n/s o/s front top shock mounts slight play

rear boot catch slightly worn intermitten

Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 98,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 108,550 miles

Advance corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe.

Corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe.

Heavy front tyre wear to inner edges.

Pitting and corrosion to front metal brake disc's.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 92,570 miles

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2011 89,760 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 80,469 miles

slight play front roll bar bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2009 81,143 miles

Oil leak

slight play both top strut mounts

Pass 20 May 2008 75,831 miles

n,s,f, tyre wearing on inner edge

o,s,f, tyre wearign on inner edge

oil leak

slight blow from rear exhaust box

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 18 Jun 2007 69,590 miles

long handbrake travel

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 19 Jun 2006 64,142 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front numberplate cracked

o/s/r tyre close to limits

oil leak

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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S830 KJB is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S830 KJB, 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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S830 KJB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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