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T224 SFE

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,782 mi
Last recorded44,782 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT224 SFE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 44,782 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,759 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 35,759 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,743 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,743 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,669 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 18,175 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 7,205 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 91,696 miles

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

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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T224 SFE is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T224 SFE, 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 T224 SFE registered?

T224 SFE is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T224 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T224 SFE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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