MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,263 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both very dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective rubbers weak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
both front wings corroded
fan belt perished & weak - tensor weak
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?
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S987 UPV is a 1999 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 S987 UPV, 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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What year was S987 UPV registered?
S987 UPV is a 1999 Ford Cougar, first registered on 8 January 1999.
Is S987 UPV safe to buy?
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