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S252 DFG

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,158 mi
Last recorded78,158 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 DFG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 78,158 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 75,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,219 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 72,219 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,851 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 68,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,376 miles

Nearside Outer Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 63,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 58,417 miles

Both rear tyres are in poor condition.

n/s/f c.v boot has a hole and is seeping

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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S252 DFG 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 66.7%.

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 S252 DFG, 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 S252 DFG registered?

S252 DFG is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S252 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S252 DFG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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