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S166 NNV

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,070 mi
Last recorded2,070 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 NNV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 2,070 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 94,916 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 94,773 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 89,985 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 89,085 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 85,183 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 85,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 76,310 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 69,104 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 69,104 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)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2004 49,062 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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S166 NNV is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S166 NNV, 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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S166 NNV is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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