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S414 JJH

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,241 mi
Last recorded70,241 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS414 JJH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 70,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 63,262 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 63,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 57,466 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 57,466 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 46,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front brake has a light bind

Pass 5 May 2010 32,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,580 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 7,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2008 98,378 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.Borderline MOT pass.

Exhaust system corroding.

Pass 9 May 2007 90,638 miles

Front brake hoses perishing.

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 13 May 2006 84,339 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake 17% efficency

Fail 12 May 2006 84,339 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake 17% efficency

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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S414 JJH is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S414 JJH, 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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S414 JJH is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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