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S109 SNP

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,101 mi
Last recorded96,101 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 SNP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2024 96,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged at top ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust shield insecure..likely to detach

Pass 28 Jun 2023 92,321 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 92,242 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,127 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 91,854 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 91,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f suspension top mount slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2017 90,473 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 89,599 miles

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

general chassis rusting..

Pass 8 Dec 2015 88,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Dec 2015 88,205 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,463 miles

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,969 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes slighly coroded

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,512 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 83,512 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers poor

underside very rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2011 79,414 miles

front brake hoses cracking/splitting

Pass 18 Feb 2010 76,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

near/side rear tyre cracking outer wall off/side front tyre cracking outer wall near/side

Fail 18 Feb 2010 76,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

near/side rear tyre cracking outer wall off/side front tyre cracking outer wall near/side

Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,851 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 70,966 miles

offside front suspension wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 22 Feb 2007 67,449 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 64,081 miles

off side front shockabsorber leaking oil

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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S109 SNP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S109 SNP, 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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S109 SNP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S109 SNP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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