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S136 TNB

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,525 mi
Last recorded76,525 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 TNB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 76,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 75,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 75,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,674 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 74,674 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 73,858 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 73,858 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected x2 inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,902 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 72,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,852 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,180 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower nsf wing rusted through at bottom

Offside Front Lower osf wing rusted through on bottom

Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some wear in nearside front top sospension mounting

Fail 24 Oct 2014 66,580 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on offside rear brake

some wear in nearside front top sospension mounting

Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,316 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2013 65,307 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,107 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 58,233 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,338 miles

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

slight damage to fuel tank

Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,966 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 52,966 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,918 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,567 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

NAIL IN O/S/R

Pass 25 Oct 2005 42,257 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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S136 TNB is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S136 TNB, 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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S136 TNB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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