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S298 KVP

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,569 mi
Last recorded92,569 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 KVP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 92,569 miles

battery light on

front number plate deteriorating

tyre sizes 205/40r17

Fail 26 Apr 2010 92,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

battery, brake, and traction control lights staying on

front number plate deteriorating

tyre sizes 205/40r17

Pass 6 Mar 2009 91,686 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 86,043 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 86,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 79,732 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 79,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S298 KVP is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 87,490 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 S298 KVP, 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 27 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S298 KVP registered?

S298 KVP is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S298 KVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S298 KVP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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