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S934 TYA

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,486 mi
Last recorded84,486 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS934 TYA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 84,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 78,379 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 78,379 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,181 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r wheel brg slightly noisy

wipers split at ends

Fail 23 Nov 2011 77,181 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r wheel brg slightly noisy

wipers split at ends

Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,617 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 75,617 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 71,854 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 65,493 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 62,703 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 62,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 59,870 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 55,217 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 55,214 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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S934 TYA is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S934 TYA, 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 S934 TYA registered?

S934 TYA is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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