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S474 BBX

1998 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,307 mi
Last recorded50,307 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
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

RegistrationS474 BBX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,307 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,454 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,371 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,005 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 42,765 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 38,042 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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S474 BBX is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S474 BBX, 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 S474 BBX registered?

S474 BBX is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S474 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S474 BBX shows 6 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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