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S897 TKK

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

74,656 mi
Last recorded74,656 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 TKK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2019 74,656 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes (Axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,634 miles

corrosion to under body areas

Fail 30 Jul 2018 71,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

corrosion to under body areas

Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,597 miles

corrosion to underbody

nearside front and rear tyres low on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2017 64,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion to underbody

nearside front and rear tyres low on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2016 56,979 miles

Centre corrosion to underbody

front brake pads worn low and discs worn and corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 56,979 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both rear axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads worn low and discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,405 miles

corrosion to underbody

front discs corroded and pads low

nearside front top mount worn

Fail 15 Jul 2015 50,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underbody

front discs corroded and pads low

nearside front top mount worn

Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,906 miles

play in n/s/f top strut mount

front brake discs pitted and corroded

rear flexable brake hoses perished and cracking

surface corossion around underbody areas rear chassis and inner arches

Fail 28 Jul 2014 42,906 miles

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded

play in n/s/f top strut mount

rear flexable brake hoses perished and cracking

surface corossion around underbody areas rear chassis and inner arches

Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,344 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both front tyres wearing low

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 25 Jul 2013 34,344 miles

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

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

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both front tyres wearing low

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,411 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 26,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 18,424 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 18,424 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 10,263 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush peeling

rear axle bushes splitting

surafce corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 28 Jul 2009 3,710 miles

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

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

nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 29 Jul 2008 98,137 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO WEAR UNEVEN

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 98,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO WEAR UNEVEN

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 89,250 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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S897 TKK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S897 TKK, 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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S897 TKK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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