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S714 RUH

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,953 mi
Last recorded115,953 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS714 RUH
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2007 115,953 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 109,337 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S714 RUH is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S714 RUH, 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 S714 RUH registered?

S714 RUH is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S714 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S714 RUH shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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