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S344 NNV

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,943 mi
Last recorded11,943 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS344 NNV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 11,943 miles

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

nearside and offside rear outer sills are corroded but not considerd to be excessive

Pass 6 May 2010 95,310 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 95,339 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 99,784 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 96,003 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 95,996 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded , oil leaks , park brake cables outer casings heavily corroded , both outer sills corroded , both outer sills corroded , o/s/f coil spring corroded

slight fluctuation to front brake readings , slight fluctuation/imbalance to rear brake readings , slight smear from wipers , radiator in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2007 93,959 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 93,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

brake pipes greased †park brake outer casings corroded †front brake discs corroded/worn †various oil leaks †radiator fins damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2006 91,325 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 91,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 84,440 miles

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

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)

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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S344 NNV is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S344 NNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S344 NNV registered?

S344 NNV is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S344 NNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S344 NNV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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