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S568 GWW

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,870 mi
Last recorded89,870 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS568 GWW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 89,870 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 89,561 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 89,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 82,869 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 82,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 82,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery flat.

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 68,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perishing and one has nail in shoulder thats not repairable.

front number plate cracked but secure and legible.

rear brake disc's and pads worn low.

Fail 7 Nov 2006 68,117 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish.

front number plate cracked but secure and legible.

rear disc's and pads worn low.

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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S568 GWW 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 50%.

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 S568 GWW, 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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S568 GWW is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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