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S363 NFJ

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,390 mi
Last recorded91,390 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS363 NFJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 91,390 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 81,538 miles

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

condensation in offside rear lamp

offside front flexible brake hose starting to crack

Pass 2 Dec 2005 72,842 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 72,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

handbrake travel high

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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S363 NFJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S363 NFJ, 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 S363 NFJ?

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What year was S363 NFJ registered?

S363 NFJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S363 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S363 NFJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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