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S75 TVX

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,049 mi
Last recorded111,049 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 TVX
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 111,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 103,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2013 79,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,162 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,082 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 72,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,801 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 66,773 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,402 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 63,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,851 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 51,040 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wiper blades split

Oil misting around offside rear brake caliper

Fail 27 Sep 2005 51,040 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wiper blades split

Oil misting around offside rear brake caliper

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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S75 TVX is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S75 TVX, 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 S75 TVX registered?

S75 TVX is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S75 TVX safe to buy?

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