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S650 XHE

1998 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,683 mi
Last recorded91,683 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS650 XHE
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

bulb warning indicator illuminated

front brake discs worn and corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front abs wiring is tight when steering turned full lock

service indicator illuminated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking

fuel filler pipes corroded

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside wiper torn

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2016 87,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking

front brake discs worn and corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front abs rotor split

nearside wiper torn

offside front abs rotor split

slight buckle in offside wheel

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2015 82,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake pipes corroded

brake pad warning light on

bulb warning light on

dampness on power steering cooler pipes

nearside front brake pad wires broken

offside rear brake pad warning wires broken

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil leak from engine

tyre size 215/50r16

Fail 5 Mar 2015 82,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

brake pad warning light on

bulb warning light on

dampness on power steering cooler pipes

nearside front brake pad wires broken

offside rear brake pad warning wires broken

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil leak from engine

tyre size 215/50r16

Pass 15 Mar 2014 78,151 miles

brake pedal feels spongy

exhaust corroded

front brake discs very corroded (advise replacment)

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside rear shoker damp

rear brake discs very corroded (advise replacment)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 78,147 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs very corroded (advise replacment)

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside rear shoker damp

rear brake discs very corroded (advise replacment)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 72,473 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,107 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 68,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,014 miles

brake pipes corroded. n/s/f tyre worn close 2mm

Fail 25 Jan 2011 62,014 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded. n/s/f tyre worn close 2mm

Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,673 miles

slight wear in front suspension bush

Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,514 miles

brake discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,253 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 45,253 miles

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

both front wishbone bushes in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,502 miles

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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S650 XHE is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S650 XHE, 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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S650 XHE is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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