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R113 NHN

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,334 mi
Last recorded49,334 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 NHN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2014 49,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorating and heat shield insecure

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel arches heavily corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

All tyre perishing on outer sidewalls

Fail 8 Apr 2014 49,293 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres show perishing on side walls but not through to the structure

fuel filler sealing ring corroded but still offers adequate seal at this time

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded, several areas of corrosion on sills, floorpan and chassis within prescribed areas but meet the pass criteria at this time

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,682 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 40,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,695 miles

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,524 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 24,489 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 19,675 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 14,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 99,204 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2006 89,098 miles

Offside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 89,098 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 88,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

although exceeding the minimum brake efficiency the footbrake requires attention

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2005 73,511 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 73,511 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper torn

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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R113 NHN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R113 NHN, 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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R113 NHN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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