CarVerify

Free Car Check

S876 UAW

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

7,099 mi
Last recorded7,099 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 UAW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 7,099 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 7,099 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 2,511 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 2,511 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 99,367 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)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2011 99,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 96,417 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 96,417 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 94,238 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 94,238 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 89,043 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING WITH AGE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT and REAR ROAD WHEELS ON INNER EDGES

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Fail 7 Oct 2008 89,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING WITH AGE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT and REAR ROAD WHEELS ON INNER EDGES

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 19 Sep 2007 83,961 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 83,961 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT AND REAR ROAD WHEELS ON INNER EDGES. †BOTH SIDES REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING WITH AGE

Pass 5 Jul 2006 80,863 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 80,863 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 71,362 miles

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
Full Ford Puma reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S876 UAW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S876 UAW, 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

How do I check the history of S876 UAW?

You can check the full history of S876 UAW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S876 UAW registered?

S876 UAW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S876 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S876 UAW shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S876 UAW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S876 UAW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.