MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,219 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
heavy n/s damage
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
signs of grease on n/s cv boot
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
signs of grease on n/s cv boot
Metal brake pipe to o/s/f hose is rusty
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Metal brake pipe to o/s/f hose is rusty
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 nails o/s/f tyre
Metal brake pipe to o/s/f brake hose is rusty
O/s/f tyre is in poor condition
Nail in offside rear tyre
Dent n/s/r inner wheel rim. †
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S57 JLO is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S57 JLO, 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 S57 JLO registered?
S57 JLO is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 November 1998.
Is S57 JLO safe to buy?
The MOT history for S57 JLO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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