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S884 NMJ

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

10,399 mi
Last recorded10,399 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS884 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 10,399 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight movement in rear axle bushe n/s and o/s

Pass 27 Sep 2012 3,652 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 96,950 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 96,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,352 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 79,075 miles

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

offside front metal pipe corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2009 79,075 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front metal pipe corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,846 miles

rear box corroded at the front as the pipe enters the box

rear metal under wheel arch brake pipe corroded

slight play nearside lower arm rear bush

Fail 23 Sep 2008 75,846 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

punc nearside rear

rear box corroded at the front as the pipe enters the box

rear metal under wheel arch brake pipe corroded

slight play nearside lower arm rear bush

Pass 25 Sep 2007 71,252 miles

offside lower arm rear bush lifting

Fail 25 Sep 2007 71,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 lower arm rear bush lifting

Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,248 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 57,248 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside lower arm rear bush lifting

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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S884 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S884 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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What year was S884 NMJ registered?

S884 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S884 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S884 NMJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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