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S836 KGF

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,999 mi
Last recorded80,999 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 KGF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 80,999 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 80,999 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 80,650 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 78,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 77,356 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 77,356 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 72,804 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 72,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 70,815 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 70,808 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,465 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 60,455 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 33,168 miles

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

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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S836 KGF is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KGF, 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 S836 KGF registered?

S836 KGF is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S836 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S836 KGF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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