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S893 KLN

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

48,630 mi
Last recorded48,630 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 KLN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2016 48,630 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

floor pan holed but not within any prescribed areas

Fail 15 Jul 2016 48,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

genral under body corrosion noted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

some corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 19 Aug 2014 32,202 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

some corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 23 Jul 2014 32,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,577 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 1 Jul 2013 25,573 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,101 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,525 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 18,522 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 14,618 miles

n/s/front tyre low 2mm and worn on inner edge

slight movement in n/s and o/s/rear large trailing arm bushes

surface rust on meyal brake pipe to n/s/rear brake hose

Fail 1 Jul 2010 14,618 miles

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

n/s/front tyre low 2mm and worn on inner edge

slight movement in n/s and o/s/rear large trailing arm bushes

surface rust on meyal brake pipe to n/s/rear brake hose

Pass 3 Jul 2009 10,429 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 10,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2008 5,079 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 5,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 98,164 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 98,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 98,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 31 Jan 2006 91,204 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
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S893 KLN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 S893 KLN, 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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S893 KLN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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