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M9 OBM

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,005 mi
Last recorded65,005 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 OBM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,005 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,378 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 59,378 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 56,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 53,661 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 53,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,583 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 41,758 miles

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

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

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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M9 OBM is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M9 OBM, 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 M9 OBM registered?

M9 OBM is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M9 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 OBM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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