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S929 VGY

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,238 mi
Last recorded48,238 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS929 VGY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,238 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,556 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 44,556 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 42,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,824 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,329 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 33,903 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,172 miles

N/SF TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,516 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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S929 VGY 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 81.8%.

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 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 S929 VGY, 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 S929 VGY registered?

S929 VGY is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 October 1998.

Is S929 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S929 VGY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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