MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both inner sills and rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion
engine and gearbox oil leaks
front brake pads wearing low
nearside front tyre has 2mm tread and wheel out of shape
offside rear tyre has 2mm tread and tread perishing
both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion
both rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion
brake fluid level just above min mark
engine oil leak
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion
both rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion
brake fluid level just above min mark
engine oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R353 SLK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R353 SLK, 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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What year was R353 SLK registered?
R353 SLK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 January 1998.
Is R353 SLK safe to buy?
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