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J3 NMV

1999 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,813 mi
Last recorded46,813 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 NMV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,813 miles

Spare wheel fitted to nearside front at time of test.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear brake hoses perishing

surface corrosion o/s n/s front and rear chassis,inner front arches,floors,front and rear suspension,bootfloor,front springs,front subframe,inner rear sills,

Fail 7 Jun 2011 31,932 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear brake hoses perishing

surface corrosion o/s n/s front and rear chassis,inner front arches,floors,front and rear suspension,bootfloor,front springs,front subframe,inner rear sills,

Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,453 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 26,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fronttyres on limit

Fail 10 Jun 2009 16,139 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fronttyres on limit

Pass 14 Jul 2008 4,453 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 88,494 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 15 Jul 2006 71,354 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and worn slightly

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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J3 NMV is a 1999 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,049 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 J3 NMV, 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 27 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J3 NMV registered?

J3 NMV is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is J3 NMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 NMV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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