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S151 NPX

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,480 mi
Last recorded63,480 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 NPX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

small rust on rear exhaust box outer skin

Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,788 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 60,528 miles

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

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

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

small crack in offside front mirror

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,528 miles

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

small crack in offside front mirror

Fail 22 Jan 2008 59,273 miles

both rear tyres cracking with age

offside front tyre tread 3to4mm

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both rear tyre 3to4mm tread

Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,273 miles

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

both rear tyre 3to4mm tread

both rear tyres cracking with age

offside front tyre tread 3to4mm

Pass 31 Jan 2007 58,223 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 55,720 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 55,720 miles

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

small cracks ino/s/f door mirror

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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S151 NPX is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S151 NPX, 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

How do I check the history of S151 NPX?

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What year was S151 NPX registered?

S151 NPX is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S151 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S151 NPX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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