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7938 JX

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

56,051 mi
Last recorded56,051 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7938 JX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2011 56,051 miles

Front seat belt retracting mechanism slow.

Front tyres wearing inner edge.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Dec 2011 56,031 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Front seat belts retracting mechanism slow.

Front tyres wearing inner edge.

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 55,869 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front seat belts retracting mechanism slow.

Front tyres wearing inner edge.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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7938 JX is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 7938 JX, 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 7938 JX registered?

7938 JX is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is 7938 JX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7938 JX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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