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S836 FVL

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,191 mi
Last recorded6,191 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 FVL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 6,191 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Fail 28 Oct 2009 6,191 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Pass 13 Oct 2008 85,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 77,721 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge,ns lower ball joint rubber split,nails in osr tyre tread

Fail 9 Oct 2007 77,691 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

osf tyre worn inner edge,ns lower ball joint rubber split,nails in osr tyre tread

Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,176 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter cracking

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth and wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2006 69,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter cracking

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth and wearing on inner edge

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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S836 FVL is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S836 FVL, 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 S836 FVL registered?

S836 FVL is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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