1998 FORD PUMA1.4L PETROL

This 1998 Ford Puma presents an extremely concerning history regarding its recorded mileage, which suggests a significant discrepancy or a potential odometer issue. The records show the vehicle had 93,204 miles in December 2007, yet the most recent MOT in August 2009 recorded only 4,240 miles. This massive drop in mileage is impossible under normal circumstances and indicates either a replacement instrument cluster, a disconnected odometer, or a clerical error that has never been rectified. The mechanical condition of the vehicle appears to have been deteriorating rapidly toward the end of its active testing period. In 2007, the car failed its inspection with severe safety defects, including exposed tyre cords, leaking shock absorbers, and deteriorated sub-frame bushes. While the 2009 test resulted in a pass, it followed a failure for a wheel bearing with excessive play and tyre issues. Given that the vehicle has effectively been off the road or un-tested for nearly seventeen years since 2009, the current mechanical state is entirely unknown and likely poor. The primary risk here is long-term storage. Vehicles left standing for nearly two decades suffer from fuel degradation, seized brake components, perished rubber seals, and internal engine corrosion. Even if the low mileage were genuine, the lack of regular use is often more damaging to a car than consistent, high-mileage driving.