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S843 CGJ

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,452 mi
Last recorded93,452 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 CGJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2010 93,452 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Both front wiper blades not clearing screen well

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split and perish

Both rear tyres out of shape

Bulk head cover missing

Handbrake travel high

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside front outer cv gator perished

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside side repeater slightly discoloured

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 93,452 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Both front wiper blades not clearing screen well

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split and perish

Both rear tyres out of shape

Bulk head cover missing

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front outer cv gator perished

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside side repeater slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Dec 2008 89,233 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Dec 2007 80,946 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 72,504 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 63,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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S843 CGJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S843 CGJ, 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 S843 CGJ registered?

S843 CGJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S843 CGJ safe to buy?

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