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S985 TKM

1998 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,104 mi
Last recorded86,104 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 TKM
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 86,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 86,048 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when rear fog light is turned on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake caliper possibly leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 77,602 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2018 69,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 64,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d - bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides as marked (3.6.B.2c)

rear subframe has all over slight corrosion

tow bar electric socket cap missing

Pass 4 May 2016 60,203 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 60,203 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,688 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 55,688 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,031 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,544 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 46,544 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,405 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,679 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 39,864 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 39,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S985 TKM is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S985 TKM, 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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S985 TKM is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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