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S113 TVX

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,839 mi
Last recorded136,839 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 TVX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 136,839 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 130,413 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 130,413 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 119,883 miles

Oil leak

chips and scratch in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 28 May 2008 119,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

chips and scratch in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 21 May 2007 112,504 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 112,504 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

chips and scratch on screen

corrosion on brake pipes

wear on discs

Pass 23 May 2006 103,468 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

imbalance on front brakes

scratch and chip in screen

wear on discs

wear on rear rollbar links

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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S113 TVX is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S113 TVX, 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 S113 TVX registered?

S113 TVX is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S113 TVX safe to buy?

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