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S83 TNG

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,700 mi
Last recorded78,700 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 TNG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 May 2013 78,700 miles

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

front of n/s outer sill dented/damaged.

int mirror held up with tape ?

n/s/f corner of bumper loose/adrift ?

o/s/f aloy wheel slightly out of shape.

o/s/r tyre cracks/perished.

p.a.s fluid leak pump area ?

rear trailing arm (front) bushes starting to split.

slight brake bind n/s/r brake.

various front/rear brake pipes surface rust/corrosion.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 9 May 2013 78,700 miles

front of n/s outer sill dented/damaged.

int mirror held up with tape ?

n/s/f corner of bumper loose/adrift ?

o/s/f aloy wheel slightly out of shape.

o/s/r tyre cracks/perished.

p.a.s fluid leak pump area ?

rear trailing arm (front) bushes starting to split.

slight brake bind n/s/r brake.

various front/rear brake pipes surface rust/corrosion.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 27 May 2011 77,164 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 76,847 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 72,113 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 72,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,604 miles

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

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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S83 TNG is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S83 TNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S83 TNG registered?

S83 TNG is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S83 TNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S83 TNG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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