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R151 FNM

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,792 mi
Last recorded45,792 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 FNM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2016 45,792 miles

Emissions not tested due to front exhaust pipe blowing excessivly (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe & covered in repair tape & blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle outer sill & holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by beam axle mounting & holed (2.4.A.3)

clutch worn to maximum

surface corrosion of complete underside

Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,562 miles

gear box oil leak

vehicle underside corroded ie: chassis floors & inner sills

Fail 2 Jul 2015 37,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

gear box oil leak

vehicle underside corroded ie: chassis floors & inner sills

Pass 19 Jul 2014 19,535 miles

o/s/ & n/s/rear lower outer sills welding repairs out & undersealed

Fail 9 Apr 2014 16,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 1,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 1,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 94,663 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 94,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s/r lamp lens misted slightly

slight damage to o/s/f road wheel outer rim

various scratches in screen

Fail 9 Mar 2012 94,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

o/s/r lamp misted slightly

slight damage to o/s/f road wheel outer rim

various scratches in windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,973 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 87,972 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 19 Feb 2009 81,296 miles

corrosion to both rear inner sills / chassis rails / floor pans

front brake discs scored and corroded on inner surfaces

slight movement in both front shock absorber top mounts

slight noise in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Feb 2009 81,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to both rear inner sills / chassis rails / floor pans

front brake discs scored and corroded on inner surfaces

slight movement in both front shock absorber top mounts

slight noise in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Feb 2008 75,028 miles

both rear beam axle bushes worn

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

movement in both rear shock absorber top mounts

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

slight damage to o/s/f outer wheel rim

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Feb 2007 68,895 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack/perish

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/perish

both front top suspension mountings slight movement

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front exhaust pipe poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2006 66,998 miles

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

nail in off side rear

Fail 25 Jul 2006 66,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

nail in off side rear

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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R151 FNM is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R151 FNM, 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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R151 FNM is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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