MOT Status
Mileage
55,622 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
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45797 is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1998 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 87,878 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 Cougar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,699 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 45797, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 45797 registered?
45797 is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 6 November 1998.
Is 45797 safe to buy?
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