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S159 CUY

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,968 mi
Last recorded92,968 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 CUY
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 92,968 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 92,966 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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

large travel on hand brake

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,678 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 81,548 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,725 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 76,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,140 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,682 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Fail 21 Oct 2008 66,682 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

offside front anti roll bar link gaitor split

offside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,749 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 61,749 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 57,256 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 53,437 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 53,332 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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S159 CUY is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S159 CUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S159 CUY registered?

S159 CUY is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S159 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S159 CUY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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