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S303 GBF

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,691 mi
Last recorded59,691 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 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

RegistrationS303 GBF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,691 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 57,283 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 54,464 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 51,166 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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S303 GBF is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S303 GBF, 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 S303 GBF registered?

S303 GBF is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S303 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S303 GBF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S303 GBF have outstanding finance?

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