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S432 NMJ

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,830 mi
Last recorded70,830 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS432 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,830 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 70,830 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight under body corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,486 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 61,486 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2006 46,632 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2005 32,191 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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S432 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S432 NMJ, 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 S432 NMJ?

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What year was S432 NMJ registered?

S432 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S432 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S432 NMJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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