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S310 NUG

1998 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,935 mi
Last recorded68,935 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS310 NUG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 59,606 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,599 miles

Nearside front brake disc inner surface getting rusty

Offside front brake disc inner surface getting rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2014 54,599 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc inner surface getting rusty

Offside front brake disc inner surface getting rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2013 52,821 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,821 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,762 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 49,762 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,803 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 45,803 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,358 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,503 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,116 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 36,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,126 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 33,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,140 miles

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

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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S310 NUG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S310 NUG, 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 S310 NUG registered?

S310 NUG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S310 NUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S310 NUG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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