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S848 ETO

1999 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,116 mi
Last recorded98,116 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Cougar87,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 ETO
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,116 miles

both front bottom arms slight play in bushes

Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,868 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear both rear tires cracked and perished, no cords or ply showing

Fail 21 Jul 2016 93,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroding

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

metal brake pipes all round have surface corrosion

offside rear sill panel corroded

rear tyres wearing and starting to perish

Pass 19 Jun 2014 88,126 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 88,122 miles

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Outer Front Lower brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 85,730 miles

front lower arm bushes perished

rear shocks damp

Fail 4 Jul 2013 85,717 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front lower arm bushes perished

rear shocks damp

Pass 15 May 2012 84,095 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 82,453 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front discs in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2011 82,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Advise bad oil leak from engine

Advise brake discs worn VERY thin and corroded on inner faces

Advise bush's worn on front lower suspension arms

Advise damp around all 4 shock absorbers and suspension starting to get soft

Advise offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and wheel rim dented on outer edge

Advise offside rear seatbelt stalk scuffed on outer edges

Advise power steering pipes heavily corroded

Advise remains of oil leak misted around front subframe and suspension so benefit of doubt given in places

Advise scraping noise from offside rear wheel when spun but doesnt sound like bearing noise

Advise steel brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 26 May 2010 80,211 miles

exhaust slightly corroded.

front discs slightly corroded.

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge.

n/s/r wheel slightly binding.

oil leak.

rear b/pipes slightly corroded.

slight imbalance on front service brake.

Fail 26 May 2010 80,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust slightly corroded.

front discs slightly corroded.

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge.

n/s/r wheel slightly binding.

oil leak.

rear b/pipes slightly corroded.

slight imbalance on front service brake.

Pass 15 May 2009 76,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Fail 15 May 2009 76,394 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,834 miles

Both front wishbone bushs unbonding

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing split

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 71,797 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 71,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,430 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 65,384 miles

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

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

FRONT TYRE WEAR,NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE LIGHT A LITTLE DIM?.......

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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S848 ETO is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 87,490 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 S848 ETO, 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 27 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S848 ETO is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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