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S284 WVW

1998 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,402 mi
Last recorded77,402 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS284 WVW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,402 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both inner sills & floors corroding

windscreen scratched

Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,626 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 72,599 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 72,599 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 69,291 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 65,919 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,600 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 56,940 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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S284 WVW is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S284 WVW, 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 S284 WVW registered?

S284 WVW is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S284 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S284 WVW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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