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S398 ARC

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,655 mi
Last recorded93,655 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 ARC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2020 93,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 88,193 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 86,822 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 86,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 78,265 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 78,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

Nearside Rear flex pipe cracking slightly,both front brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r brake flexi cracking

oil on engine

slight play in o/s/f shocker top mount

various pipes corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2014 67,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r brake flexi cracking

oil on engine

slight play in o/s/f shocker top mount

various pipes corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,389 miles

brake pipes and power steering pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f lower wing holed and corroded

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,859 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,035 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear number plate showing signs of slight deterioration.

Various front and rear suspension components showings signs of corrosion .

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,868 miles

corrosion to varius brake pipes

curb damage to alloy wheels

dent in n/s/f wing

gear box oil leaks

o/s/f door check strap loose

oil level on min

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,057 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,046 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt tensioner noisy

dent in n/s/f wing& bumper scraped

o/s/r brake pipe corroded at inner wing

Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,784 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,274 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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S398 ARC is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S398 ARC, 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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S398 ARC is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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