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S844 SNP

1998 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,644 mi
Last recorded27,644 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 SNP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,644 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 27,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 117,061 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 4,191 miles

Oil leak

slight damage front number plate

Pass 22 Jun 2007 97,949 miles

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2006 88,387 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 88,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear silencer in very poor condition & now requires replacing

Fail 25 Jul 2005 78,395 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 78,395 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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S844 SNP is a 1998 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S844 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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S844 SNP is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S844 SNP safe to buy?

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