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S350 FFW

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,943 mi
Last recorded86,943 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS350 FFW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,943 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 86,943 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 82,810 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 77,416 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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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S350 FFW is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S350 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 S350 FFW registered?

S350 FFW is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S350 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S350 FFW shows 4 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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