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4458 JN

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

31,860 mi
Last recorded31,860 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4458 JN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 31,860 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 31,360 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 30,966 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 30,341 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 30,034 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 29,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 29,284 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,339 miles

Nearside Rear brake low effort.

Nearside inner driveshaft boot slight leak

Pass 24 Aug 2017 27,205 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,656 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 25,850 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 25,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,329 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,329 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,500 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,969 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,181 miles

front tyres sidewalls splitting

Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,942 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 18,358 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 18,358 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 18,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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4458 JN is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 4458 JN, 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 4458 JN registered?

4458 JN is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is 4458 JN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4458 JN shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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