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S842 NMJ

1998 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,352 mi
Last recorded87,352 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 87,352 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 87,351 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

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

Pass 2 May 2015 80,053 miles

front no plate cracked

rear no plate cracked

Fail 1 May 2015 80,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate cracked

rear no plate cracked

Pass 3 May 2014 71,599 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres getting low

Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,611 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,803 miles

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

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

near side front lower arm rear bush is split

near side front tyre is worn on the inner edge / cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

near side front lower arm rear bush is split

near side front tyre is worn on the inner edge / cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,195 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm rear bushes are split

o/s/r top mount has play

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,869 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f lower arm rear bush is split

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2009 50,469 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 47,201 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 47,201 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms rear bushes are split

Pass 6 Aug 2007 42,506 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 42,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,826 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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S842 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S842 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.

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S842 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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