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S839 NSR

1998 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,201 mi
Last recorded126,201 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 NSR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 126,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 18,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 12,269 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 6,547 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 396 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 93,537 miles

N/S/R lens cluster cracked

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

O/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R inner & outer tyre walls shows signs of deterioration

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 May 2007 93,537 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

N/S/R lens cluster cracked

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

O/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R inner & outer tyre walls show signs of deterioration

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 89,177 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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S839 NSR is a 1998 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S839 NSR, 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

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What year was S839 NSR registered?

S839 NSR is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S839 NSR safe to buy?

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