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S35 NOH

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,543 mi
Last recorded65,543 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 NOH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2020 65,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion and underseal under car at rear section also underseal, ok at time of test.

Pass 13 Dec 2019 60,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 60,926 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 60,781 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 57,508 miles

slight corrosion under car at rear section.

Pass 18 Nov 2017 54,659 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 51,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 51,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,614 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,046 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,602 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,965 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 34,963 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,884 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 31,882 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,206 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 26,462 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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S35 NOH is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S35 NOH, 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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S35 NOH is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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