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S308 WVW

1998 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,936 mi
Last recorded86,936 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 WVW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,936 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 78,615 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 78,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 75,136 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 75,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,208 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 70,873 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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S308 WVW is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S308 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 S308 WVW registered?

S308 WVW is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S308 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S308 WVW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S308 WVW have outstanding finance?

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