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L8 AAD

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,022 mi
Last recorded58,022 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 AAD
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 58,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 58,022 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 56,371 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 55,925 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 55,571 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 55,571 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 55,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2016 53,043 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 53,043 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 51,305 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 51,283 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 49,151 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 20 May 2014 49,151 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 24 May 2013 47,604 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 47,596 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,341 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 43,703 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,682 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 41,682 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 40,099 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,099 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,384 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 36,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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L8 AAD is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L8 AAD, 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 L8 AAD registered?

L8 AAD is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L8 AAD safe to buy?

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