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S684 TEW

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,919 mi
Last recorded152,919 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS684 TEW
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 152,919 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 152,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 146,645 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 139,424 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 125,339 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 109,423 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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S684 TEW is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S684 TEW, 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 S684 TEW registered?

S684 TEW is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 5 December 1998.

Is S684 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S684 TEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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