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S98 VOF

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,675 mi
Last recorded80,675 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 VOF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,675 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 80,666 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,721 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 72,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 20 Jul 2011 72,935 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,669 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 68,669 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing close to limit on outside edges

fuel lines corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2008 57,941 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,535 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,356 miles

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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S98 VOF is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S98 VOF, 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 S98 VOF registered?

S98 VOF is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S98 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 VOF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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