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S990 PAB

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,567 mi
Last recorded76,567 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 PAB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 76,567 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 76,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake service

Pass 6 Dec 2007 68,032 miles

10% imbalance on front service brakes

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Dec 2006 63,954 miles

handbrake warning light inoperative

screw in nearside rear tyre shoulder

Fail 16 Dec 2006 63,954 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake warning light inoperative

screw in nearside rear tyre shoulder

Pass 16 Dec 2005 60,970 miles

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

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

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

hand brake travel getting high

screws in nearside front and both rear tyres

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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S990 PAB is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S990 PAB, 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

How do I check the history of S990 PAB?

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What year was S990 PAB registered?

S990 PAB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S990 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S990 PAB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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