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S928 KRM

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,497 mi
Last recorded88,497 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS928 KRM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 88,497 miles

1.front wipers poor and split on edges 2.heavy engine oil leaks 3.exhaust system heatsheilds loose and catching exhaust 4.n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 79,029 miles

1.very slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Sep 2010 79,026 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

1.very slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2009 66,998 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 61,194 miles

Corosion throughout underbody

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2008 61,181 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corosion throughout underbody

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

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

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 3 Jan 2007 58,710 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2006 58,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 56,303 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 56,303 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 56,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S928 KRM is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S928 KRM, 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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S928 KRM is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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