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S145 RUY

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,892 mi
Last recorded104,892 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 RUY
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 104,892 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 97,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 88,290 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 88,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 82,471 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 77,575 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 72,302 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 70,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs showing corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Mar 2006 66,819 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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S145 RUY is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S145 RUY, 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 S145 RUY registered?

S145 RUY is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S145 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S145 RUY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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