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S525 UNF

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,117 mi
Last recorded124,117 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 UNF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2011 124,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 124,117 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 117,786 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 108,287 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 102,348 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 102,340 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 98,429 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf+osf brake discs slighty corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2006 73,409 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 73,409 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

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

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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S525 UNF 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S525 UNF, 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 S525 UNF registered?

S525 UNF is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S525 UNF safe to buy?

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