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ECZ 3424

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,781 mi
Last recorded25,781 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 3424
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,781 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel arches rusting

osr suspension bush weak osfwheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,112 miles

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

nearside rear efforts slightly low

rear carrier bushes weak. rear wheel arches rusting

Fail 2 Aug 2010 19,986 miles

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

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

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

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

rear carrier bushes weak. rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,818 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,307 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play in offside front suspension top mounting

Pass 14 Aug 2007 433 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 90,701 miles

front brake pads getting worn

offside front suspension leg top mounting slightly worn

rear exhaust box getting corroded and weak

Pass 12 Aug 2005 83,281 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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ECZ 3424 is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ECZ 3424, 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 ECZ 3424 registered?

ECZ 3424 is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is ECZ 3424 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 3424 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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