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S993 KGO

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,063 mi
Last recorded21,063 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS993 KGO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion noted to offside and nearside inner and outer sill and chassis rails

front and rear brake flexi hoses perished

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear wheel damaged

offside and nearside front outer c.v gaiters deteriorated

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes splitting

offside front tyre heavily worn inner edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 21,061 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion noted to offside and nearside inner and outer sill and chassis rails

front and rear brake flexi hoses perished

movement noted in rear suspension top mounts

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear wheel damaged

offside and nearside front outer c.v gaiters deteriorated

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes splitting

offside front tyre heavily worn inner edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 17,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 17,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,127 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 13,127 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 8,877 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 4,586 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 98,112 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 98,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 91,651 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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S993 KGO is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KGO, 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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What year was S993 KGO registered?

S993 KGO is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S993 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S993 KGO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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