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S181 RNE

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,058 mi
Last recorded77,058 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 RNE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,058 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,461 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

front no plate damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,200 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 71,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,189 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear axle bush worn not excessive

offside rear axle bush worn not excessive

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,761 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,499 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 63,634 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,634 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,407 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 61,440 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 61,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 60,478 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 59,450 miles

exhaust back box corroded but intact (twin skin)

o/s/r brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

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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S181 RNE is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S181 RNE, 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 S181 RNE registered?

S181 RNE is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S181 RNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S181 RNE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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