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M3 LPY

1999 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,280 mi
Last recorded100,280 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Puma79,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 LPY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2015 100,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,183 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 3 Jul 2012 88,078 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 30 Jun 2011 80,952 miles

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

Front discs brake worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2011 80,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front discs brake worn

Front tyres low on pressure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 74,430 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,632 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 58,017 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,471 miles

Nearside 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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M3 LPY is a 1999 Ford Puma in Red 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 M3 LPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 LPY registered?

M3 LPY is a 1999 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M3 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 LPY 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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