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S208 RNT

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,066 mi
Last recorded7,066 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 RNT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 7,066 miles

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

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel filter corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2010 7,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel filter corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 9 May 2009 2,717 miles

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

both lower arm bushes wearing

o/s/f seat slight play

rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 9 May 2009 2,717 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both lower arm bushes wearing

o/s/f seat slight play

rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 13 May 2008 95,754 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 95,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 87,042 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 87,042 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 74,891 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 57,808 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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S208 RNT is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S208 RNT, 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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S208 RNT is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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