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S98 XOL

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

13,597 mi
Last recorded13,597 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 XOL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 13,597 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 13,517 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 13,272 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 13,066 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 12,882 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 12,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 12,370 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 12,363 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,254 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 11,175 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 10,359 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 9,440 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 9,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 8,617 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 7,514 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 7,413 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 7,378 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 7,314 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 7,092 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 XOL is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

S98 XOL is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S98 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 XOL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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