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S986 WHJ

1998 Ford Cougar

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,001 mi
Last recorded171,001 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Cougar87,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 WHJ
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 171,001 miles

engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer seal corroded but not structural or in a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear outer seal corroded not in prescribed area or structural

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2015 162,963 miles

Nearside Rear outer seal rusty- not weakend at time of test

slight oil leaks on engine

Pass 11 Oct 2014 155,751 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged not likely to be misread

rust scabbing on nsr outer seal

slight leak on engine

Pass 23 Oct 2013 147,371 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 139,955 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 139,955 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 131,258 miles

Rust bubbling on N/S/R sill but not corroded through at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 122,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 122,196 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 112,941 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 112,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 104,093 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 92,558 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 92,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 78,268 miles

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

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

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

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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S986 WHJ is a 1998 Ford Cougar in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S986 WHJ, 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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S986 WHJ is a 1998 Ford Cougar, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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