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S794 AOO

1998 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,646 mi
Last recorded82,646 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 AOO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 82,646 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,505 miles

emissions fluctuating and only just within tolerances at idle speeds

nearside number plate lamp dim

nearside rear exhaust box corroding and minor leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2012 71,512 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 71,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 68,868 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE AND WORN NEAR LIMIT ON TREAD--DUE FOR REPLACEMENT.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE--REQUIRES REPLACING.

OFFSIDE METAL HOLDING STRAP ON PETROL TANK QUITE CORRODED.

Pass 26 May 2010 66,727 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 66,712 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2009 63,947 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

REAR HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST ON MINIMUM--REQUIRES ATTENTION.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 63,920 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

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

Pass 28 May 2008 61,451 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LIMIT ON OUTSIDE EDGES-REQUIRE REPLACING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY WORN ON INSIDE FACES-REQUIRE REPLACING

Pass 29 May 2007 56,275 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 56,275 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 48,489 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 48,489 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper blade rubber starting to split on ends

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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S794 AOO 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 64.3%.

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 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 S794 AOO, 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 S794 AOO registered?

S794 AOO is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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