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S514 JDP

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,500 mi
Last recorded117,500 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 JDP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2012 117,500 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 114,049 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 110,208 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 106,319 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 102,402 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 98,943 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 95,574 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 89,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S514 JDP is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S514 JDP, 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 S514 JDP registered?

S514 JDP is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S514 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S514 JDP shows 8 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 S514 JDP have outstanding finance?

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