MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,239 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Oil leak
Non obligatory mirror damaged
handbrake low on n/s
slight weap from o/s outer c/v boot
R.B.T shows excessive ovality in rear drums
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
R.B.T shows excessive ovality in rear drums
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S381 NBV is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S381 NBV, 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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S381 NBV is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 September 1998.
Is S381 NBV safe to buy?
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