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S717 SNG

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,596 mi
Last recorded93,596 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 SNG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 93,596 miles

cv gaiter perished

rear brake pipes started to rust

Pass 17 Jan 2009 90,015 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf wheel rim dented

osf tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 22 Jan 2008 84,209 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 84,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 76,598 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 72,356 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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S717 SNG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S717 SNG, 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 S717 SNG registered?

S717 SNG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S717 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S717 SNG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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