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S930 RLD

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,687 mi
Last recorded68,687 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS930 RLD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,687 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both sides fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 68,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both sides fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 67,914 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,902 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,773 miles

front tyres worn very low

Fail 22 Jul 2015 64,772 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 61,258 miles

engine oil leaks

front metal brake pipes corroded

headlight lenses in poor condition

n/s/f cv gaiter starting to split

Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,408 miles

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

dampness around steering rack gaitors

poor beam pattern on n/s & o/s headlights

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,457 miles

dampness around offside front inner drive shaft gaitor

headlight patterns poor

signs of coolant leaks around radiator

Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

hazard switch cover missing

Fail 22 Feb 2011 44,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

acc body vac pipe split

hazard switch cover missing

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,287 miles

advisory checklist 071125

Fail 10 Sep 2009 30,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 23,237 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,738 miles

centre mirror missing

washer fluid level low

Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,063 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 21,343 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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S930 RLD is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S930 RLD, 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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S930 RLD is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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