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S938 UJN

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,721 mi
Last recorded90,721 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 UJN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 90,721 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 90,721 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,529 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 83,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

coolant level very low.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,327 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 76,203 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 69,038 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 63,471 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 63,471 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 58,986 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear number plate peeling.

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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S938 UJN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S938 UJN, 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 S938 UJN registered?

S938 UJN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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