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M18 CVS

1998 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,719 mi
Last recorded137,719 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 CVS
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 137,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 137,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 134,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 134,303 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 130,482 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 130,000 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 125,706 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 125,638 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 122,870 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 122,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 120,398 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 115,503 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 115,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 107,572 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 107,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake discs on inner face in poor condition

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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M18 CVS is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M18 CVS, 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 M18 CVS registered?

M18 CVS is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is M18 CVS safe to buy?

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