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S61 NVP

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,493 mi
Last recorded152,493 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 NVP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 152,493 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 152,480 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 151,213 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 148,660 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 148,658 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 146,120 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 26 Mar 2009 140,759 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 140,726 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 137,987 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 134,644 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 134,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 30 Jan 2006 128,035 miles

front number plate cracked

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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S61 NVP is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S61 NVP, 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 S61 NVP registered?

S61 NVP is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S61 NVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S61 NVP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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