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S998 LUB

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,434 mi
Last recorded77,434 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 LUB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 May 2010 77,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 77,434 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 69,657 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,701 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 61,701 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 57,348 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,064 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 52,064 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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S998 LUB is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S998 LUB, 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 S998 LUB?

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What year was S998 LUB registered?

S998 LUB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S998 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S998 LUB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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