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S966 VWA

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

91,300 mi
Last recorded91,300 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 VWA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 91,300 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 91,383 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 87,756 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 87,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure floor corroed os front (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,117 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 76,442 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,141 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,958 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,868 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 59,868 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch slipping

front lower arm bushes splitting

metal nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre badly worn on edges

slight damage nearside front wheel inner rim

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 16 Apr 2008 54,590 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 54,587 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,870 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 49,870 miles

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2006 44,732 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

front lower arms-bushes deteriorating

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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S966 VWA is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue 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 S966 VWA, 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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S966 VWA is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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