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S951 GHO

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,539 mi
Last recorded98,539 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 GHO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,539 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear axel bushes worn and have slight play

various under body corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2017 98,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear axel bushes worn and have slight play

various under body corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2015 92,706 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 92,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 86,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 83,174 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both wiper blades split

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear sill corroded

offside front floor corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,595 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,351 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Dec 2010 73,679 miles

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

some corrosion on inner sills

suspect front inner pads low

Pass 18 Dec 2009 72,117 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 70,122 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 67,339 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 67,339 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 65,669 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 65,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 58,600 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 58,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front registration plate fading

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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S951 GHO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S951 GHO, 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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S951 GHO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S951 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S951 GHO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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