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R439 NJM

1997 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Ford Puma65,014 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 NJM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 25,779 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 25,668 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,945 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

blue number plate light bulbs fitted

rear foot brakes slightly unbalanced

Fail 15 Nov 2010 21,945 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

blue number plate light bulbs fitted

rear foot brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 24 Nov 2009 17,451 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 17,451 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 13,924 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 13,921 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 8,852 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s drive shaft noisy

Fail 3 Dec 2007 8,660 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s drive shaft noisy

Pass 23 Nov 2006 378 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 180 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

un derbody starting to c orrode

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 92,095 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 92,095 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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R439 NJM is a 1997 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 65,014 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 R439 NJM, 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 29 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R439 NJM registered?

R439 NJM is a 1997 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R439 NJM shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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