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S349 RJC

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,609 mi
Last recorded12,609 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS349 RJC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 12,609 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 12,597 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 12,365 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 4,243 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 96,008 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 88,071 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 79,705 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 70,053 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 RJC is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJC, 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 S349 RJC registered?

S349 RJC is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S349 RJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S349 RJC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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