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S343 TJN

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,345 mi
Last recorded12,345 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 TJN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 12,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 12,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 107,796 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 107,796 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 5,545 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 5,545 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 3,008 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 3,007 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 96,386 miles

both front roll bar mounting bushes worn

both rear subframe mounting bushes worn

both wiper blades worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 86,244 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,977 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel damaged

offside handbrake low on performance

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,144 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,122 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 60,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 56,423 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 51,334 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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S343 TJN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S343 TJN, 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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S343 TJN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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