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S349 FFW

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,589 mi
Last recorded85,589 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS349 FFW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,589 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 85,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 81,774 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,201 miles

front brake pipes slight corrosion

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,001 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,187 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 59,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 57,552 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,318 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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S349 FFW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S349 FFW, 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 S349 FFW registered?

S349 FFW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S349 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S349 FFW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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