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S572 YAV

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,821 mi
Last recorded82,821 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS572 YAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 82,821 miles

front bumper /grille and front fog lights insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2007 82,766 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper /grille and front fog lights insecure

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 2 Jan 2007 79,010 miles

battery insecure

front bumper damaged

front disks slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on edge

offside front coolant pipes corroded

offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear disks slightly pitted

Pass 21 Dec 2005 76,833 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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S572 YAV 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 S572 YAV, 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 S572 YAV registered?

S572 YAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S572 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S572 YAV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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