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S473 SNP

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,675 mi
Last recorded48,675 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 SNP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,675 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,425 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,835 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 42,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 40,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 37,546 miles

CORROSION ON REAR SILENSER ADVICE

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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S473 SNP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S473 SNP, 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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What year was S473 SNP registered?

S473 SNP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S473 SNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S473 SNP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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