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S734 BTT

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,097 mi
Last recorded128,097 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 BTT
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 128,097 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 123,626 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)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 119,206 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 119,206 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

inner faces of front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 May 2008 114,813 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 114,813 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 105,925 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 105,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2006 89,926 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 89,926 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2005 75,064 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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S734 BTT is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S734 BTT, 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 S734 BTT registered?

S734 BTT is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S734 BTT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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