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S337 ADL

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,617 mi
Last recorded47,617 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS337 ADL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 47,617 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to box weld seperated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 47,617 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to box weld seperated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 34,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side outer boots (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired both side lower reflectors (1.5.1c)

coolant level low

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

n/s/r tyre perishing in the tread area

Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,624 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate damaged.

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

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

Parking brake only just met the minimum requirement of 16% efficiency.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 11,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 11,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 11,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 10,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 10,402 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 9,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 9,893 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 9,270 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,924 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 8,924 miles

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

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

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

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

offside wiper in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,521 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 7,740 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2005 7,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S337 ADL is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S337 ADL, 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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S337 ADL is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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