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S993 AEV

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,670 mi
Last recorded29,670 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS993 AEV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2015 29,670 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 16,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

tested wet

Pass 3 Dec 2012 2,500 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2011 95,461 miles

both front tyres bald on edges needs changing now

gear box oil leaks

nearside front brake flexi hose badly perished recomend replacment

offside front brake flexi hose perished

rear coil springs corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2011 95,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges needs changing now

gear box oil leaks

nearside front brake flexi hose badly perished recomend replacment

offside front brake flexi hose perished

offside rear tyre worn to min legal limits needs changing now

rear coil springs corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 90,722 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

o/s hand brake just on limits

Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,143 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2008 79,416 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 79,351 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 71,456 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 71,194 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 63,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 54,939 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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S993 AEV is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S993 AEV, 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.

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S993 AEV is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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