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S728 XNF

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,707 mi
Last recorded78,707 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 XNF
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 78,707 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 78,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 78,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 71,454 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads are getting low

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2011 71,454 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads are getting low

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 1 May 2010 69,310 miles

front inner brake pads are getting low

fuel filter pipes are held on with tape

n/s/r wheel is damaged on the outer rim

Fail 29 Apr 2010 69,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

(2.1.2c)The steering column top bearing has slight radial play present

(2.2B.1f)The offside steering track rod ball joint dust cover is split

(3.5.1b)The nearside rear parking brake cable support bracket is worn

(3.5.1h)All brake discs have slight wear present to their operating faces

(3.5.1i)The nearside front brake caliper spring missing

(3.5.1i)The offside front brake caliper spring missing

(3.6B.2c)the offside rear steel brake pipes along thier length have surface corrosion present

(4.2.1a)The nearside rear wheel rim is slightly distorted

(4.2.1a)The offside front wheel rim is slightly distorted

(6.1.1)The offside front outer lower sill is damaged along its length at the front

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,242 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 59,242 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 55,939 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 55,939 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 46,530 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 46,530 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 42,641 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)

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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S728 XNF is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S728 XNF, 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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S728 XNF is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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