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S887 SLH

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,302 mi
Last recorded120,302 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 SLH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 120,302 miles

Both rear handbrake cables are corroding

Both rear suspension struts have movement at the top, suspect due to design.

N/s front brake steel pipe corroding

O/s front driveshaft, inner boot leaking grease

O/s front suspension wishbone, rear bush deteriorating

O/s rear fuel pipe (next to tank) is excessively corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2010 120,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear handbrake cables are corroding

Both rear suspension struts have movement at the top, suspect due to design.

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

N/s front brake steel pipe corroding

O/s front driveshaft, inner boot leaking grease

O/s front suspension wishbone, rear bush deteriorating

O/s rear fuel pipe (next to tank) is excessively corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,225 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 10,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate is cracked

Handbrake is excessive

N/s front CV gator starting to crack

N/s front tyre has a nail in it

N/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread

Pass 8 Mar 2008 98,850 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 95,535 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 95,533 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 91,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 91,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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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S887 SLH is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S887 SLH, 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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S887 SLH is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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