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S900 LEV

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,207 mi
Last recorded47,207 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS900 LEV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,207 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 47,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,602 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 42,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

handbrake travel high

n/s rear tyre getting close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,614 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 25,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,987 miles

advise o/s & n/s outer c/v gaitors perrished & starting to split change as soon as possible

advise o/s & n/s rear axle bushes starting to split

advise oil leak from gearbox

advise slight flat spot n/s front road wheel but tyre still seating correctly at time of test

strong advise steel pipes to o/s & n/s rear flexibles rusty change as soon as possible

Pass 3 Oct 2006 14,487 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 14,485 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S900 LEV is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S900 LEV, 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 S900 LEV registered?

S900 LEV is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 October 1998.

Is S900 LEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S900 LEV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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