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S999 UMA

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,674 mi
Last recorded89,674 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 UMA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 89,674 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 89,674 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 82,055 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 82,054 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 77,489 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,531 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 63,038 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 63,038 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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S999 UMA is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc 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 S999 UMA, 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 S999 UMA registered?

S999 UMA is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S999 UMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S999 UMA 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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