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X988 VJP

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,287 mi
Last recorded55,287 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 VJP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2007 55,287 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel inner rim damaged condension in n/s/r lens

Fail 10 Dec 2007 55,287 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel inner rim damaged condension in n/s/r lens

Pass 30 Nov 2006 52,351 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 47,908 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 47,908 miles

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

front tyres worn unevenly

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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X988 VJP is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 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 X988 VJP, 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 25 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 X988 VJP?

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What year was X988 VJP registered?

X988 VJP is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X988 VJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X988 VJP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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