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S55 SYS

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,497 mi
Last recorded62,497 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 SYS
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,497 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,166 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,041 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 54,593 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 50,413 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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S55 SYS is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S55 SYS, 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 S55 SYS registered?

S55 SYS is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S55 SYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 SYS shows 5 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 S55 SYS have outstanding finance?

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