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S8 GCR

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,331 mi
Last recorded15,331 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 GCR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 15,331 miles

both rear arches corroded

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 May 2014 10,023 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge surface corrotion on both rear arches and n/s outter sill

Pass 14 May 2013 98,774 miles

both rear arches starting to rust

Pass 17 May 2012 87,199 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 76,502 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 68,210 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight corrsion; Inner sills, floor, rear axle

Fail 28 Apr 2010 68,055 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight corrsion; Inner sills, floor, rear axle

Pass 13 May 2009 67,146 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 64,836 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 64,836 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre low and tread stepped/mishaped

Pass 21 May 2007 61,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 56,233 miles

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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S8 GCR is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S8 GCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 GCR registered?

S8 GCR is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S8 GCR safe to buy?

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