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S908 RVW

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

14,990 mi
Last recorded14,990 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 RVW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 14,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 14,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 14,953 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 14,953 miles

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

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 10,765 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 10,765 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 6,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 3,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 99,834 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake fluid level on minimum

Pass 16 Feb 2011 99,834 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level on minimum

Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,481 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 93,155 miles

advise near side front brake flexi hose small cracks

advise near side front metal brake pipe behind shock starting to corrode

Fail 11 Feb 2009 93,015 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

advise low reading to off side rear hand brake

advise near side front brake flexi hose small cracks

advise near side front metal brake pipe behind shock starting to corrode

Pass 9 Feb 2008 89,157 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 89,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 85,204 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 85,204 miles

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

front discs rusty

rear view mirror missing

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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S908 RVW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S908 RVW, 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 S908 RVW registered?

S908 RVW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S908 RVW safe to buy?

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