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S313 RJN

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,035 mi
Last recorded11,035 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS313 RJN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 11,035 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

exhaust heatshields slightly loose

exhaust starting to rust

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ wear

nearside front shock absorber/ top mounting slight movement/ noise

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside and nearside front tyre treads inner edges wearing

offside front and nearside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front brake hose starting to perish

offside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

oil leak

rear axle bushes starting to split/ wear

rear top suspension mountings slight movement

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 9 Nov 2010 11,022 miles

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

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

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

exhaust heatshields slightly loose

exhaust starting to rust

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ wear

nearside front shock absorber/ top mounting slight movement/ noise

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside and nearside front tyre treads inner edges wearing

offside front and nearside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front brake hose starting to perish

offside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

oil leak

rear axle bushes starting to split/ wear

rear top suspension mountings slight movement

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2009 94,483 miles

both front outer drivehaft boots starting to perish

front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

offside door mirror repaired

offside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

oil leak

rear axle bushes starting to split/ wear

rear coil springs starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Nov 2009 94,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front outer drivehaft boots starting to perish

coolant leak

front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

offside door mirror repaired

offside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

oil leak

rear axle bushes starting to split/ wear

rear coil springs starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear service brake efforts low

Fail 1 Nov 2007 60,317 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear service brake efforts low

Pass 14 Sep 2006 55,149 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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S313 RJN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S313 RJN, 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 S313 RJN registered?

S313 RJN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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