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S596 YAV

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,002 mi
Last recorded110,002 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 YAV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2011 110,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

power steering fluid around caliper and joints to offside

power steering pipes corroded

small area's of rust starting to show to center and rear

Pass 8 Nov 2010 97,240 miles

O/S/F tyre 1mm on inside edge

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 97,240 miles

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

O/S/F tyre 1mm on inside edge

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 89,367 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2009 89,367 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2008 82,100 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 74,469 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 74,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S596 YAV 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 S596 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S596 YAV registered?

S596 YAV is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S596 YAV safe to buy?

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