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S301 DPP

1998 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,298 mi
Last recorded46,298 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 DPP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,240 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 37,669 miles

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

front wiper blades poor

nearside front tyre cracking

no kick-up image on both headlamp beam pattern

Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,593 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 32,277 miles

No kick-up image on headlamp beam pattern

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls just starting to crack on top edges

Slight knocking in steering

Slight movement in front roll bar and bushes

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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S301 DPP is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S301 DPP, 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 S301 DPP registered?

S301 DPP is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S301 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S301 DPP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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