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J13 TAW

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,356 mi
Last recorded87,356 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 TAW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2006 87,356 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 71,549 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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J13 TAW is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J13 TAW, 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 J13 TAW registered?

J13 TAW is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J13 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 TAW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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