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S741 LLN

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,348 mi
Last recorded79,348 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 LLN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 79,348 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 carbon monoxide content at 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,725 miles

Accelerator pedal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 78,673 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit emissions all exceeding limits (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated hole in floor - rusted through (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released once pressed down brake lights remain on for over 20 seconds (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 77,809 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,811 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking over tread and outer wall.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,397 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,981 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,907 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,753 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,010 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 66,897 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,580 miles

both front outer c.v.boots heavily perished

n/s/r tyre heavily perished

o/s/f coil spring corroding

surface corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

surface corrosion rear inner sills + rear chassis rails + boot floor

Pass 6 Oct 2008 60,373 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,306 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,287 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 49,287 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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S741 LLN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S741 LLN, 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 S741 LLN registered?

S741 LLN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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