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S981 EVK

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,090 mi
Last recorded96,090 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 EVK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2010 96,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

dent to n/s rear side panel

Pass 22 Aug 2009 85,954 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 78,122 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 72,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 62,723 miles

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

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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S981 EVK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S981 EVK, 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 S981 EVK registered?

S981 EVK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S981 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S981 EVK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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