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S935 TPU

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

33,100 mi
Last recorded33,100 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS935 TPU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 33,100 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 33,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to o/s/r quarter panel

Pass 15 Nov 2011 4,532 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn very heavily on inside edges

Fail 15 Nov 2011 4,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn very heavily on inside edges

Pass 20 Nov 2010 98,836 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

cv boots perished

front suspension bushes perished

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front brake hose perished

oil leak

play on rear strut top bushes

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Nov 2010 98,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front brake hose perished

oil leak

play on rear strut top bushes

brake fluid low

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

cv boots perished

front suspension bushes perished

front tyres wearing on edges

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2009 86,916 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 79,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 79,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 73,823 miles

CRASH REPAIR WORK U/SIDE HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT

REAR SILENCER DEGRADEING.

Fail 24 Nov 2007 73,823 miles

CRASH REPAIR WORK U/SIDE HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR SILENCER DEGRADEING.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 73,296 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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S935 TPU is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S935 TPU, 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 S935 TPU registered?

S935 TPU is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S935 TPU safe to buy?

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