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S49 ORY

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,349 mi
Last recorded142,349 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 ORY
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 142,349 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 140,604 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 139,700 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both side front wiper blades worn

brake warning light on dashboard

Pass 19 Jul 2011 133,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 122,062 miles

o/s/r brakepipe slightly corroded

o/s/r prescribed area slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2009 112,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damages to n/s/r, o/s/r sill

engine oil below minimum, topped up

o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r tyre edges worn

scratches to the body work

service light on

Pass 10 Aug 2009 112,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damages to n/s/r, o/s/r sill

engine oil below minimum, topped up

o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r tyre edges worn

scratches to the body work

service light on

Pass 8 Apr 2008 101,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 92,749 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres worn on edges

both sills damaged at rear

Fail 12 Apr 2007 92,749 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges

both sills damaged at rear

Pass 21 Mar 2006 84,551 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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S49 ORY is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S49 ORY, 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 S49 ORY registered?

S49 ORY is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S49 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S49 ORY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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