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S537 CEB

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,183 mi
Last recorded128,183 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 CEB
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 128,183 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW IN PLACES.-CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND REAR BRAKE PIPES.

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 127,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 103,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front position lamps light output very dim

offside headlamp lens cracked not affecting beam pattern

Pass 17 Jan 2005 66,828 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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S537 CEB is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S537 CEB, 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 S537 CEB registered?

S537 CEB is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S537 CEB safe to buy?

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