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S975 ABW

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,673 mi
Last recorded43,673 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 ABW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,673 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,406 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 35,087 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,190 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 26,381 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 21,166 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 14,812 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel tank

exhaust sections corroding

stone chips in windscrean and scratch mark n/s

Fail 28 Oct 2009 14,809 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel tank

exhaust sections corroding

handbrake travel near limit

stone chips in windscrean and scratch mark n/s

Fail 30 Oct 2008 96,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 96,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 88,962 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 88,962 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,336 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 61,439 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 61,439 miles

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

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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S975 ABW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S975 ABW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S975 ABW registered?

S975 ABW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S975 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S975 ABW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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