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S296 AAB

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

11,825 mi
Last recorded11,825 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 AAB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 11,825 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 11,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 8,206 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre perishing

outersills corroding

rear axle bushes deteriorating

under bonnet brake pipes poorly fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2013 8,199 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

o/s/r tyre perishing

outersills corroding

rear axle bushes deteriorating

under bonnet brake pipes poorly fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2012 6,200 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

fuel filter corroding

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight wear in rear strut top mounts

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 30 Jun 2012 6,177 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system deteriorating

fuel filter corroding

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight wear in rear strut top mounts

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 7 Jul 2011 4,066 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake discs corroded

front brakes 20% out of balance

rear brakes 30% out of balance

Fail 7 Jul 2011 4,061 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake discs corroded

rear brakes 30% out of balance

Fail 6 Jul 2011 4,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

floor area and rear subframe mount area corroding

fuel pipes corroding

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

outer cv gaiters deteriorating

rear axle bushes deteriorating

wear in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 4 Jul 2011 4,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

floor area and rear subframe mount area corroding

fuel pipes corroding

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

outer cv gaiters deteriorating

rear axle bushes deteriorating

wear in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2010 2,123 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking between tread

front discs lipped

gear box slightly damp

n/s/f seat locking to possition inop

n/s/r no plate light taped into possition

spair tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Jul 2009 301 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 91,113 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 81,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 81,735 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 78,343 miles

door ajar light on

exhaust back box corroded

offside front sill damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2005 71,081 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 71,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S296 AAB is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 S296 AAB, 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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S296 AAB is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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