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S899 KTF

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,819 mi
Last recorded16,819 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 KTF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 16,819 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 16,819 miles

Emissions not tested due to cutting out. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 May 2022 16,808 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Flashing (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 16,501 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 16,422 miles

Nearside front lower arm, rear bush displaced

Rear silencer very rusty with outer case coming apart

Pass 15 Oct 2015 15,982 miles

Rear silencer very rusty with outer casing peeling off

Fail 15 Oct 2015 15,982 miles

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

Rear silencer very rusty with outer casing peeling off

Pass 21 Oct 2014 15,497 miles

Rear silencer very rusty with outer case coming apart

Pass 17 Oct 2013 14,879 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 14,214 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 13,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 12,298 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 11,685 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 10,534 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 9,426 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 8,254 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 7,135 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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S899 KTF is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KTF, 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 KTF registered?

S899 KTF is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S899 KTF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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