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C2 OUG

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,746 mi
Last recorded79,746 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 OUG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 79,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 79,716 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,481 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 79,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 79,038 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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)

Pass 22 May 2012 76,875 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 76,875 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 72,162 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 72,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,887 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,024 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 56,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,716 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 46,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,118 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 29,745 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?

Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,383
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
13,390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,699
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,462
position lamp(s) not working 9,511
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,919
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,673
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C2 OUG is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C2 OUG, 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 C2 OUG registered?

C2 OUG is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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