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S846 BOU

1998 Ford Puma

Orange Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,314 mi
Last recorded42,314 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 BOU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 42,314 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre rear view mirror not fitted, two door mirrors fitted.

off side headlamp lower mount defective, unit is temporarily secured with tape.

rear brake operation noisy, grating sound.

Fail 15 Nov 2007 38,004 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

centre rear view mirror not fitted, two door mirrors fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,075 miles

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

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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S846 BOU is a 1998 Ford Puma in Orange with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S846 BOU, 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 S846 BOU registered?

S846 BOU is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 October 1998.

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