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S899 JFP

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,678 mi
Last recorded78,678 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 JFP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,678 miles

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush splitting no play in wheel

play in both side rear shocker top mounts not excessive

Fail 3 Oct 2015 78,670 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam back axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam back axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush splitting no play in wheel

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge just legal

play in both side rear shocker top mounts not excessive

Pass 3 Oct 2014 73,027 miles

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 66,955 miles

exhaust corroded not blowing

front wiper slightly smeary

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 28 Sep 2013 66,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded not blowing

front wiper slightly smeary

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,498 miles

condensation in n/s/r light

play in both side rear shocker top bushes not excessive

rear section of n/s front to rear brakepipe corroded not excessive

Pass 3 Sep 2011 51,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,015 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 35,044 miles

NSR AS STARTED TO PERISH

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 35,044 miles

NSR AS STARTED TO PERISH

Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,251 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,118 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 32,087 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,894 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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S899 JFP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S899 JFP, 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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What year was S899 JFP registered?

S899 JFP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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