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S522 UEG

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,373 mi
Last recorded89,373 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 UEG
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,373 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 89,373 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2011 81,910 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 81,188 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 79,065 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 76,305 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 76,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 69,194 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,910 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 56,673 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

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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S522 UEG is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S522 UEG, 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 S522 UEG registered?

S522 UEG is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S522 UEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 UEG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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