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S873 LVY

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,110 mi
Last recorded67,110 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 LVY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,110 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 67,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise Clutch worn.

Advise Engine rocker cover gasket leaking slightly.

Advise Fuel pipes poor condition but ok at the time of test.

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 May 2007 62,585 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 May 2007 62,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 51,713 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 51,713 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S873 LVY is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S873 LVY, 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 S873 LVY registered?

S873 LVY is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S873 LVY safe to buy?

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