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S636 AAP

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,441 mi
Last recorded141,441 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS636 AAP
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 141,441 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 141,427 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2008 132,838 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 132,815 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 128,509 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 128,509 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

o/r/r anti roll bar bushes poor condition

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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S636 AAP is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S636 AAP, 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 S636 AAP registered?

S636 AAP is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S636 AAP safe to buy?

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