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P3 PLL

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,144 mi
Last recorded51,144 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 PLL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 51,144 miles

oil leak + front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Sep 2015 51,144 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak + front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,874 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 29,874 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,304 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 1,354 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 1,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 87,056 miles

Exhaust downpipe flexible braiding deteriorated.

Exhaust heat sheild insecure and fouling exhaust.

O/S and N/S rear brake pipes corroded.

O/S front inner CV weeping grease.

Oil leak on gearbox.

Power steering pipe at front of engine heavily corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 86,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust downpipe flexible braiding deteriorated.

Exhaust heat sheild insecure and fouling exhaust.

O/S and N/S rear brake pipes corroded.

O/S front inner CV weeping grease.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak on gearbox.

Power steering pipe at front of engine heavily corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 71,723 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 71,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 69,341 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 65,683 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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P3 PLL is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P3 PLL, 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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P3 PLL is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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