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R353 SLK

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,656 mi
Last recorded92,656 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 SLK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 92,656 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 92,632 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 79,466 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 79,466 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 68,826 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 68,790 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 62,364 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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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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R353 SLK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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