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S575 YAV

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,675 mi
Last recorded115,675 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS575 YAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 115,675 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 102,074 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2015 102,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014 86,128 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 77,255 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 77,255 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 69,551 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 62,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 57,444 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake disks and pads worn low

Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,078 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front inner pads getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2008 50,485 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 46,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,331 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 41,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake disks worn and corroded

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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S575 YAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S575 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 S575 YAV registered?

S575 YAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S575 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S575 YAV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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